Yam Blinis with Brown Sugar-Ginger Sauce

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These blinis represent my Russian heritage. They were inspired by buckwheat blinis which are so traditional in Russian cuisine. These blinis are a great alternative to pancakes. They are thinner than pancakes but just as fluffy!

Submitted by Kristina S
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
11 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
36 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 blinis
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon yeast

  • 1 cup low-fat milk, warmed

  • 1 yam

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup whole wheat flour

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • cooking spray

Brown Sugar-Ginger Sauce:

  • ½ cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Dissolve white sugar and yeast in warmed milk. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

  2. Pierce yam in several places in a fork. Cook in the microwave until soft, about 7 minutes. Mash with a fork on a small plate.

  3. Whisk egg and vanilla extract together in a small bowl.

  4. Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Add milk mixture, mashed yam, and egg mixture; stir until batter is the consistency of sour cream.

  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; grease with cooking spray. Drop 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet; cook until edges are dry, 30 to 40 seconds. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet between batches.

  6. Combine 1/2 cup milk, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, ginger, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour over blinis.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317 Calories
4g Fat
63g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 1069mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.