Syrniki: Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes

0 Break cottage cheese with a fork in a large bowl. Add egg, vanilla sugar, sugar, and salt.Once well mixed, stir in flour to form a thick, sticky batter.Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
1 Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat, adding a thin layer of oil.To form the perfect Syrniki, dust your hands with flour and shape small balls of batter before flattening them into round pancakes.Be cautious not to make them too thin, as they should be fluffy.
2 Fry the pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, covering the pan in the end to make them softer and juicier.Make sure to add more oil as needed and adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.Finally, transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
3 Serve with strawberries and sour cream or any other topping of your choice (see notes below).