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Peel and rinse the potatoes well. Steam them till soft, then let them cool a bit.
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Mash the cooled potatoes with a fork. Combine with the flour, egg, and baking powder. Pour in the milk, stir in garlic powder, a teaspoon of oil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
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Set the batter aside for 10 minutes to rest.
04 -
Heat a lightly oiled skillet. Spoon small amounts of batter onto the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes. Flip carefully, then cook another 1–2 minutes till golden.
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Arrange the cooked blinis on a plate. Add a dollop of thick cream, slices of smoked trout, a sprinkle of lemon zest, finely chopped dill, and some 5-pepper spice.