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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Palachinki po Sofiiski

How to order / say it
Say it Палачинки по Софийски — [pa-la-chin-ki po so-fee-ees-ki]
Order I'd like Palachinki po Sofiiski, please.
Locally Бих искал палачинки по Софийски, моля.
Say locally

Thin pancakes served with local toppings.

Why try it?

An emblem of Sofia’s breakfast culture, these pancakes offer a comforting start to the day, especially when enjoyed in open-air markets or cafés.

How it tastes

Light and slightly sweet, these pancakes are soft and tender, often complemented with fruit jams or honey for a balanced taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Introduced in the early 20th century, palachinki became a staple in Sofia as tourist travel increased, drawing on influence from neighboring culinary traditions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥛 300 ml milk
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
  • 🥛 30 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Whisk eggs and milk, then mix with flour and sugar.
  2. 2 Heat a pan and melt butter, pour in batter.
  3. 3 Cook until edges crisp, flip, and serve with toppings.

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