Smoked Salmon Sweetpotato Blinis

Deliciously fluffy sweetpotato blinis topped with creamy dill cheese and smoked salmon, creating a sophisticated and tasty starter perfect for entertaining.

Cooking time

15 mins

Prep time

30 mins

Tags:

Sides
Snacks
Starters

Serving

For the blinis
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 120ml milk
  • 1 medium-sized sweetpotato
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
For the garnish
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • 200g smoked salmon
  • 1/2 chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp capers

Totals of recommended daily intake per portion

% of average daily recommended intake for an adult male

Energy (kcals): 537kcals

21%

Fat: 26.8g

28%

Carbohydrates: 52.3g

16%

Sugar: 5.25g

16%

Protein: 22.7g

41%

Fibre: 2.43g

8%

Directions

Step 1

Cut the sweetpotato into cubes and boil in water for 10 mins or until tender, how long they take will depend on the size of the cubes. Drain very well and blend for a couple of minutes until it becomes puréed.

Step 2

In two small bowls, separate the egg yolk from the white and set both to one side.

Step 3

Sift the self-raising flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl and whisk together the milk, egg yolk and sweetpotato puree in a separate bowl then gently combine both the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

Whisk the egg whites until they start to stiffen, then fold into the batter.

Step 5

To cook the blinis, lightly grease a frying pan, then add small spoonfuls and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden, flipping them over when bubbling.

Step 6

Once the blinis are all cooked, set them aside whilst you make the garnish.

Step 7

Mix the cream cheese with salt and chopped dill then spread 1 tsp on each blini.

Step 8

Top with a small slice of smoked salmon, slightly coiled, then sprinkle the chopped red onion and capers and then serve.