Zucchini Pancakes with Chanterelles, Cukinijų Blyneliai su Voveraitėmis, from Taste Lithuania

"I don't know about other people, but Lithuanians like to grow their zucchinis and pumpkins to gigantic proportions. And while it might be fitting for pumpkins to be grown to enormous sizes, I definitely recommend harvesting zucchinis when they're small - don't wait until you need a wheelbarrow to get them into the kitchen. These pancakes are a seasonal joy. They combine zucchinis - small or large - with chanterelles, the pride of Lithuania's pine forests."

- Beata Nicholson

While these zucchini pancakes can be enjoyed anytime, they're poised to be the star of your breakfast spread. Serve them with sour cream and dill for the complete pancake experience.

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If you like these zucchini pancakes, try the Greek-style omelet, scrambled eggs, zucchini fritters, healthy mashed potatoes, Boiko-style knish, Ukrainian bread, ratatouille and pasta e fagioli.

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Taste Lithuania

This zucchini pancakes recipe is from Taste Lithuania by Beata Nicholson.

Starting from midsummer, there's a roughly six-week period when you can buy fresh zucchini and curly bright chanterelles in every market and from every roadside vendor. Every Sunday, on your way home from the cottage, you'll see villagers sitting near major intersections selling their local summer treats: zucchini, apples, mushrooms, and wild strawberries and blueberries.

This summertime dish is hearty but not heavy. It reminds us of the approaching harvest and bountiful autumn. These pancakes can be prepared quickly, and they can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

- Beata Nicholson

How to Make Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients

• zucchini - 1 medium zucchini or similar is needed for these pancakes
• eggs
• flour - any all-purpose flour will work. We like Jovial's einkorn flour
• dill
• mushrooms - this recipe calls for chanterelles but you can use whatever mushroom you prefer
• salt
• pepper
• oil - any neutral cooking oil will work
• sour cream - serve these zucchini pancakes with sour cream and dill for the complete experience

Equipment

• Prep Bowls
• Butcher Block
• Child-Friendly Knife
• Utility Knife
• Box Grater
• Kitchen Scale
• Measuring Spoons
• Wooden Spoon
• Griddle
• Spatula

Dice the Mushrooms

Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a knife and cutting board to dice the mushrooms. Place them in a clean bowl and set aside. Mince the dill and set aside in a clean bowl.

Grate the Zucchini

Use a box grater and cutting board to grate the zucchini. You can also grate the zucchini directly over a bowl but beginners may find it easier to use the cutting board for stability. Transfer the zucchini to a clean bowl and set aside.

Add the Eggs, Mushrooms, and Flour

Crack the eggs into the bowl with the zucchini. Wash your hands. Add the sliced mushrooms to the zucchini mixture. Use a kitchen scale to weigh the flour. Transfer it to the bowl with the zucchini mixture.

Season with Salt, Pepper, and Dill

Add some salt, pepper, and dill to the bowl. Use a large spoon to combine the ingredients.

Cook on the Griddle

Pour a small amount of oil onto the griddle and heat over medium heat. Spoon dollops of the pancake batter onto the griddle. Allow to cook for a few minutes on each side. Flip once while cooking.

The zucchini pancakes should be golden brown and cooked through. Turn off the stove when finished.

Serve with Sour Cream and Dill

Serve these delicious pancakes with sour cream and dill. If you're curious, you can try serving them with syrup but my kids promise you it's not a good idea.

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