Fluffy Onion Blini Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• For the Pancakes:
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, cut into small dice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, plus 10 fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked fish, for serving
• Caviar, for serving (optional)
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges, for serving
• For the Sauce:
• 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper