Looking for a new way to enjoy a healthy, protein-packed breakfast? These Farmer's Cheese Patties with Celery and Poached Egg are a delightful savory twist on the traditional sweet syrniki. We've swapped sugar for savory sautéed celery, onion, and leek, and added nutritious oat bran and flax seeds for extra fiber. Topped with a perfectly runny poached egg, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying. It's the perfect way to start your day with a flavorful, low-carb, and wholesome meal that will keep you energized for hours.
Farmer's Cheese Patties with Celery and Poached Egg
Ingredients for Farmer's Cheese Patties with Celery and Poached Egg
- 200 g low-fat tvorog (farmer's cheese or curd cheese)
- 100 g celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 40 g leek
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 chicken egg
- 40 g oat bran
- 10 g flax seeds
- 15 g whole grain flour
- salt, vegetable oil for frying, black pepper
- 2 chicken eggs for serving
How to Make Farmer's Cheese Patties with Celery and Poached Egg
Heat 5 ml of refined vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the minced garlic. Sauté for a few seconds to infuse the oil with garlic flavor. Then, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Sautéing the onion
Dice the celery stalks into very small cubes and add them to the sautéed onion.
Chopping celery stalks and sautéing with onion
Now, add the sliced leek. Reserve a small part of the stalk for garnishing later.
Sprinkle the vegetables with a small pinch of table salt and simmer over low heat for 7 minutes.
Chopping leek and stewing with vegetables
Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients for the mixture. Press the low-fat tvorog (a type of farmer’s cheese or curd cheese) through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure there are no lumps in the finished patties.
Sifting the farmer's cheese through a sieve
Add 4 g of fine table salt, crack in a chicken egg, and mix the ingredients. Instead of one large chicken egg, you can use 4-5 quail eggs, which will result in a dish with less cholesterol.
Adding an egg, salt, and mixing
Let the celery and onion mixture cool slightly, then add it to the tvorog. Never add very hot vegetables to the mixture. While it’s not a disaster, it’s best to combine ingredients that are at a similar temperature.
Mixing the stewed and cooled vegetables with the cheese mixture
Add the oat bran to the bowl. This healthy product is rich in dietary fiber, and I recommend completely replacing wheat flour with oat bran when making syrniki (sweet cheese pancakes) or oladyi (small thick pancakes).
Adding oat bran
Add the flax seeds and mix the ingredients.
Adding flax seeds and mixing the batter for the cheese patties
Form small patties from the tvorog mixture and coat them in whole grain flour. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and place the patties in the hot oil.
Forming the patties and starting to fry
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Frying the farmer's cheese patties with celery on both sides
Pour 1 liter of boiling water into a saucepan, add a tablespoon of table vinegar, and crack in a chicken egg. Cook the egg for 2 minutes—this method is known as poaching.
Farmer's Cheese Patties with Celery and Poached Egg
And there you have it – a beautiful and nutritious plate of Farmer's Cheese Patties that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light lunch. The creamy texture of the patties pairs wonderfully with the crisp vegetables and the rich, runny yolk of the poached egg. Feel free to serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a side of fresh salad. These patties also store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, making them a great option for meal prep. Enjoy this wholesome and delicious meal!
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