Rusland

Blini, actually plural, singular is blin, originally from the Russian countryside. The dough dish is a cross between a pancake, poffertje and egg cake. Blinis are eaten warm, often with various fillings or toppings. In Russia, butter is often spread on it. Cottage cheese, minced meat, salted smoked fish (herring, sprats, sardines, salmon) and caviar are often served with it. For tea, blinis are served with sour cream, jam, honey, cheese or condensed milk.