Spinach Pancakes Finnish Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN SPINACH PANCAKES (PINAATTIOHUKAISET)

Steps:

• Blanch spinach in boiling water, drain and squeeze completely dry.
• Finely chop spinach.
• In large mixing bowl, combine the milk, salt, nutmeg and flour and then stir in the melted butter (or combine these ingredients in electric blender at medium speed).
• In another bowl, combine eggs and sugar and stir into batter.
• Gradually add chopped spinach.
• Coat bottom of heaty 10 to 12 inch skillet with 1 tsp soft butter using a pastry brush or paper towel.
• Set skillet over medium heat until pan is very hot.
• For each pancake, drop 2 tbsp of the batter onto the skillet and, with a spoon or spatula, spread it out evenly to form a 3-inch disk.
• Cook pancakes, 3 or 4 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they have browned lightly.
• Keep them hot on a warmed platter, covered loosely with aluminum foil.
• Add more butter to skillet as it becomes necessary while cooking remaining pancakes.
• Serve with lingonberries if desired.