Nalysnyky

Nalysnyky are a popular Ukrainian dish of very thin, almost translucent crepes fried in a pan. Unlike ordinary pancakes, which are simply folded or eaten with a filling on the side, nalysnyky are always filled and rolled into a tube or envelope.

The most classic filling is sweet curd cheese beaten with egg, sugar, and raisins; but nalysnyky can also be savoury — with meat, mushrooms, liver, or cabbage. The filled rolls are usually placed in a dish, covered with a mixture of sour cream or cream and egg, and baked in the oven to an appetising golden crust, which makes the dish especially tender and juicy. Nalysnyky are served hot with sour cream. This refined, elegant, and remarkably tasty dish is equally fitting on the everyday and the festive table.