Cornmeal blini bites are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, baking powder, milk, and eggs, these bite-sized pancakes have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that pairs well with a variety of toppings. From savory options like smoked salmon and crème fraîche to sweet choices like fresh berries and maple syrup, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we'll provide you with two delectable recipes for cornmeal blini bites, offering both savory and sweet variations to suit your taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.
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SWEET CORN BLINI
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Makes about 30 blini
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Grind 1 cup corn kernels to a rough purée in a food processor, then add egg and yogurt, and pulse to mix. Add corn mixture to flour mixture and stir together until just mixed to make a thick batter. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter. Set aside for 5 minutes. Thin with a little milk if necessary. (Batter may be prepared several hours ahead.)
- Warm remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 1 cup corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute or so to heat through. Keep warm.
- Put greased griddle or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Using 1 tablespoon batter, make pancakes about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Cook for 1 minute, until bubbles appear on surface and pancakes are lightly browned. Flip and cook for 30 seconds more. (Be sure to keep heat moderate or else the pancakes will blacken.) Pancakes may be cooked in advance and reheated.
- To serve, place 3 hot pancakes on small plate. Top with spoonful of cooked corn and some of the butter from the pan. Drizzle with crème fraîche and sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CORNMEAL BLINI WITH TOMATO-CORN SALSA
Categories Mixer Tomato Cocktail Party Vegetarian Yogurt Cinco de Mayo Cornmeal Corn Summer Winter Pan-Fry Healthy Jalapeño Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 64
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For Blini:
- Heat milk and water to lukewarm (105°F. to 115°F.) in small saucepan. Pour into large bowl. Mix in sugar and yeast. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Stir flour, cornmeal and salt in medium bowl to blend. Stir into yeast mixture. Mix in buttermilk and egg yolks. Cover with plastic and let stand in warm area until very spongy, about 2 hours.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture in 2 additions.
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Brush large nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches and brushing with additional oil as necessary, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet, spreading gently to 2-inch rounds. Cook until golden on bottoms and bubbles begin to break on surface, about 2 minutes. Using spatula, turn blini over; cook until golden, about 1 minutes. Arrange in single layer on large baking sheets. Keep warm in oven.
- For Salsa
- Mix all ingredients except yogurt in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Blini and salsa can be made 8 hours ahead. Cool blini. Cover blini and salsa separately and chill. Reheat blini uncovered in 350°F. oven about 10 minutes before serving.)
- Spread small amount of yogurt over blini. Divide salsa over blini. Arrange on platters and serve warm.
HIZIKI CAVIAR WITH CORNMEAL BLINI
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 1 1/2 cups of hiziki caviar
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place hiziki in a bowl and rinse once with lukewarm water. Cover with apple juice, shoyu, water, and soak 30 minutes. Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add the onion and then garlic; add sea salt and saute for 5 minutes. Add hiziki and soaking liquid, cover and cook 10 minutes. Grate ginger and add it to the skillet along with the lemon juice. Cook the mixture covered for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat until liquid is absorbed. Allow hiziki mixture to cool slightly and pulse in food processor for a few seconds. Serve chilled but not icy cold.
- Sift cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl. In a small bowl beat together corn oil, maple syrup, soymilk, water and vinegar. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir in parsley. Heat a skillet and add a 1/2 teaspoon corn oil. Drop batter by scant tablespoons onto heated skillet. Carefully turn blini after about a minute. Lower heat and flip blini to cook only about 45 seconds on that side.
- To serve blini with hiziki caviar: Place a teaspoon of caviar on top of each blini and garnish with chives or parsley.
BUCKWHEAT OR CORNMEAL BLINI WITH RADISH TOPPING
In Russia, this topping traditionally is made with cream cheese and served on black bread canapés. I use labne - drained yogurt - in this version and love the results. This topping also makes a nice snack by itself.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the finely chopped radishes, drained yogurt or blended cottage cheese and yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice and dill.
- Warm the blini. Top with a spoonful of the radish mixture, garnish with a radish slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 331 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but make sure it's finely ground.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the blini tough.
- Cook the blini over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the blini will burn before they're cooked through.
- Serve the blini warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, honey, jam, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Cornmeal blini bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give cornmeal blini bites a try!
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