Oladyi (Russian Kefir Pancakes)
Thick, fluffy little pancakes made with tangy kefir, fried until golden and served with soured cream and jam.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 564kcal
- 71.9gcarbs
- 24.5gof which sugars
- 23.9gfat
- 9.7gsaturates
- 14.7gprotein
- 2.1gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the kefir, egg, sugar and salt together in a large bowl until smooth.
- 2
Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda over the top and stir just until combined. The batter should be thick, like soft cake mix, and a few lumps are fine.
- 3
Leave the batter to sit for 10 minutes, until it starts to bubble.
10 min - 4
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-low heat. Drop in tablespoons of batter, spaced apart, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden underneath and bubbles appear on top.
3 min - 5
Flip and cook for 2 minutes more, until puffed and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm. Fry the rest, adding more oil as needed.
2 min - 6
Serve warm, with soured cream and jam.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
