Do you have a hard time ordering your Breakfast from a menu? Do you always confuse blinis and creeps? Worry not, you’re not alone. Given their striking similarities in recipes, it can get slightly hard to differentiate.
Blinis and crepes originated from two very different parts of the world. If you believe in what history has to say, chances are most of these recipes are older than you are. Commonly consumed as part of breakfast they are now popular as mid-day snacks.
Blini vs Crepe
Here’s everything you need to know about the Blini vs Crepe battle.
Blini
Blini also called Blin are what you call the “Russian Pancakes”. Originating from Russia, and primarily composed of just flour, eggs, and milk. The blini recipe is rooted in Russia but is now consumed worldwide. The original blini were small, not having a diameter of more than 4inches. Although now multiple variations in size are available. Mostly blini’s are round in shape. Pre historically, blinis were cooked to honor the sun. Blini were famous as a celebratory meal at the end of winter. This practice was to honor the sun.
What differentiates blini from crepes is the wide variety of different ways people consume it. Blini batter contains fresh fruits like chopped apples, peaches, and grapes. This adds a nice fruity flavor without having to use any artificial essences. Blini lovers enjoy it covered in butter, cheese, mayonnaise, and whitefish. If cooked properly, it is an absolute delicacy for your taste buds!
You’re being unfair to yourself if you’re getting some Blini and not trying the famous “Blini Pripyokom”. All you have to do is pour your normal Blini batter on some mushrooms, any meat, and chopped veggies. Make sure you cook the meat. Properly Sautee the mushrooms and vegetables in oil or butter. Adjust the spices according. You can always add a little shredded cheddar cheese, after all, who doesn’t love cheese?
Blinis are also very well desired in Ukraine. The Ukraine cuisine tends to stuff blini with different ingredients like meat, green vegetable, mushrooms, cheese, and eggs. Sweet ingredients like raisins, strawberries, and chocolate can also be part of dishes with blinis.
Crepe
Do you remember the time when Nutella crepes took the internet by a storm? I bet that made all of us crave for some fresh crepes and loads of chocolate. Traditionally, crepes come from France. They were served on the 2nd of February on Virgin mary’s Blessing Day. Interestingly, the 2nd of February is also celebrated as the “National Crepe Day”. How cool is that?
Crepes come in two varieties, sweet crepes and savory crepes. Like the names say, that’s how they taste. Other than the sweet and savory contrast, Sweet crepes and made up of wheat flour. While savory crepes require non-wheat flours like Buckwheat and no sugar. Savory crepes are your option of choice if you’re a little weight conscious. The extra sugar in sweet crepes might give you a few additional pounds.
You can enjoy crepes with jam, honey, fresh berries, fruits like mangoes, peaches, and anything that makes your taste buds happy. If you’re not in the mood to have something sweet, you can always have Crepe rolls. Use some pizza sauce, throw in some chicken chunks, a few vegetables, some shredded cheese, roll your creep into a roll. Bake for 4-6 minutes and enjoy!
If you’re planning on hosting a breakfast or tea party, make sure you don’t skip crepes. Crepes are easy to make and remain fresh for as long as two days. If you are short on time, you can always order some cooked crepes. Leftover creeps make amazing late-night snacks. If you feel like they’re not as soft as they were in the morning, just microwave them a little. Products made with flour and eggs don’t have a shelf life of more than 3 days. Try to avoid upsetting your stomach.
We’re pretty sure you have a better idea about the two now. Go with what your taste buds have to say. Always remember, it is not how you make your Blinis and Crepes, it is how you top them. They’re best served when hot. Time to put on your apron!