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Breakfast · Ukraine / Russia

Syrniki — Cottage Cheese Pancakes for Breakfast

Small, golden pancakes made from tvorog — soft inside, crisp outside.

Written by The SkaZka Bali Kitchen Team · Kitchen & recipe authorshipPublished Updated Reviewed Review cycle: every 6 monthsv2.0

What is Syrniki?

Small, golden pancakes made from tvorog — soft inside, crisp outside. Syrniki (сырники / сирники) get their name from 'syr' — the old Slavic word for what is now called tvorog or curd cheese. Syrniki are served all morning at SkaZka — with sour cream, honey and seasonal jam.

History & Origin

Syrniki (сырники / сирники) get their name from 'syr' — the old Slavic word for what is now called tvorog or curd cheese. They have been a breakfast and dessert staple across Ukraine, Russia and Belarus for centuries.

Ingredients

Tvorog (fresh cottage cheese), egg, a little flour, sugar, vanilla and sometimes raisins.

Traditional Preparation

Cheese, egg, flour and sugar mixed just enough to bind. Shaped into small discs and pan-fried in butter until deep golden on both sides. Never over-mixed.

Regional Variations

With raisins, poppy seed, apple, cocoa, or plain. Fried in butter or baked.

Pairings

Sour cream, honey, jam (raspberry, apricot or blackcurrant), fresh berries.

How It Is Served

Warm, stacked, with a spoon of sour cream and a drizzle of honey.

Did You Know

Every Ukrainian and Russian grandmother has a slightly different syrniki recipe — the ratios of cheese to flour are family secrets.

Syrniki at SkaZka Bali

Syrniki are served all morning at SkaZka — with sour cream, honey and seasonal jam.

At a glance

DishSyrniki
TraditionBreakfast cuisine
OriginUkraine / Russia
ServedWarm, stacked, with a spoon of sour cream and a drizzle of honey.
Pairs withSour cream, honey, jam (raspberry, apricot or blackcurrant), fresh berries.
Where to eat it in BaliSkaZka Bali, Jl. Raya Sanggingan No.88, Ubud — daily 07:00–22:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are syrniki sweet or savoury?

    Slightly sweet — but not a dessert. They sit somewhere between pancake and cheesecake, and are usually served with sour cream.

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How this connects

Breakfast
The first meal of the day. At SkaZka Bali it runs from 07:00 and spans Slavic syrniki and buckwheat as well as a full Turkish breakfast spread. Reference
Eastern European cuisine
The broader regional tradition covering Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish and Balkan cooking. Reference
Ubud
Ubud is the cultural centre of Bali, Indonesia — known for its rice terraces, temples, art museums and a dense, internationally minded restaurant scene. SkaZka Bali sits on Jl. Raya Sanggingan in Kedewatan, on the northern edge of Ubud. Reference
Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island and province. Ubud lies in its central highlands, roughly one hour and fifteen minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Reference
Restaurant
A full-service restaurant and café open every day from 07:00 to 22:00. Reference

About SkaZka Bali

Opening hours
Every day, 07:00 — 22:00
Cuisine specialties
Russian · Ukrainian · Slavic · Turkish · Breakfast · Coffee
Location
Jl. Raya Sanggingan No.88, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Serving Ubud since
2023
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