Beggars' Purses
Beggars' Purses is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and set aside 2 tablespoons for cooking crêpes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and set aside 2 tablespoons for cooking crêpes.
Continue to cook butter remaining in skillet until it has a nutty fragrance and is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Blend brown butter with remaining crêpeingredients, except chives, in a blender until smooth.
Add chives and pulse 1 or 2 times to just combine.
Let batter stand 30 minutes.
Blend brown butter with remaining crêpe ingredients, except chives, in a blender until smooth.
Add chives and pulse 1 or 2 times to just combine.
Let batter stand 30 minutes.
Blanch chives in a small saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds.
Drain and plunge into an ice bath.
Lightly brush skillet with butter, then heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Stir batter.
With skillet off heat, add a scant 1/4 cup batter, tilting and rotating skillet to coat bottom. (If batter sets too fast, reduce heat slightly.) Cook until golden around edges, 15 to 30 seconds.
Loosen with a heatproof plastic spatula, then flip crêpe over with your fingertips.
Cook until underside is set, about 30 seconds.
Slide onto a plate.
Make more crêpes, brushing skillet with butter and stacking crêpes on plate.
Top each crêpe, browned side up, with about 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream and 2 teaspoon caviar.
Gather crêpe around filling and tie 1 or 2 blanched chives in a knot to close purse.
Trim ends of chives if necessary.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
