Gourmet Paleo Russian Brunch: Smoked Salmon and Dill Cauliflower Rice Blinis with Herbed Egg Mousse

Allergens

Eggs, Fish (Salmon), Dairy (optional if serving with sour cream or crème fraîche)

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cauliflower rice (freshly grated or packaged) 2 large eggs 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/2 cup almond flour 2 tbsp coconut flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided Freshly ground black pepper, to taste For Herbed Egg Mousse: + 6 large eggs + 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped + 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped + 1/2 tsp sea salt + Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the cauliflower rice by grating a whole head of raw cauliflower or using pre packaged cauliflower rice. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
3. Add the cauliflower rice into the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and almond milk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
5. Preheat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the olive oil to the skillet and use a spoon or small scoop to drop spoonfuls of the cauliflower rice batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
6. For the herbed egg mousse, whisk together eggs, parsley, chives, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. Heat the remaining olive oil in a non stick saucepan over low heat. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while constantly stirring to avoid curdling. Cook gently until soft and fluffy, approximately 5 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. To assemble the dish, place two cauliflower rice blinis on a plate. Layer slices of smoked salmon over the blinis and spoon a generous dollop of herbed egg mousse on top. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

This dish is perfect for entertaining guests, as it can be prepared in advance and easily assembled when needed. The combination of smoked salmon, cauliflower rice blinis, and herbed egg mousse creates a unique and delicious Paleo-friendly brunch option.

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh and warm, but can also be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. For a more Paleo-friendly option, serve without sour cream or crème fraîche.