Semolina Pancakes with Cherry Kissel

Make the kissel. Place the cherries in water and bring to a boil. Boil for a couple of minutes, then add the sugar.

Remove the cherries with a slotted spoon.

Dissolve the starch in half a cup of cold water and stir thoroughly.

Pour the starch mixture in a thin stream into the boiling cherry liquid, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat immediately and let the kissel cool.

Make the pancakes. Bring the milk to a boil. Add the sugar and salt.

Pour the semolina into the boiling milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Cook for 3–5 minutes, continuing to stir (the porridge should be fairly thick). Let cool until just warm.

Add the eggs and beat until smooth.

Add a little butter (or vegetable oil) to a preheated skillet. Spoon the batter into the pan in the shape of small pancakes and cook for 5–7 minutes.

Flip them to the other side using a spatula (these pancakes are very delicate, so flip them with a careful, confident motion). Cook for 5–7 minutes.

Place the finished semolina pancakes in a deep bowl and pour the kissel over them. Serve hot.