nalistniki

English

Alternative forms

• nalesniki, nalisniki

Etymology

From Russian налистники (nalistniki), plural of налистник (nalistnik). Doublet of nalesniki and nalysnyky.

Noun

nalistniki (plural nalistniki)

1. Synonym of nalesniki in Russian cuisine.
   • 1982 April 14, Linda Lowe Morris, “Russian Tea Room: always a celebration”, in The Sun, volume 290, number 128, Baltimore, Md., →ISSN, →OCLC, page B 1:

     And people with a taste for golubtze and nalistniki quietly rub elbows with the luminaries.

   • 1990 May 2, Marge Hanley, “Zakuska: Party fare”, in The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Ind., →OCLC, page F-1, column 5:

     Russian eggs with caviar garnish will be added for the member preview party Saturday, and nalistniki (chicken-filled crepes) plus bliny with strawberries and whipped cream will be served for the Sunday members’ brunch.

   • 1990 June 4, Ann Hattes, “Try a taste of Moscow: Hot borscht is typical fare for the Soviets”, in The Waukesha County Freeman, volume 132, number 57, Waukesha, Wis., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 1-C, column 2:

     Russian dishes include […] nalistniki, crepes stuffed with pate, with a mushroom sauce; […]

   • 1998 May 31, “Alfred’s at Century Center showcases Russian art, cuisine”, in The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Haw.: Gannett, →ISSN, →OCLC, “Dining Out” section, page 7, column 1:

     Included on the Russian bill of fare are such favorite Slavic dishes as […] nalistniki (crepes stuffed with veal and chicken, served with a Madeira sauce).

   • 1998 July 12, “A la carte”, in The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Haw.: Gannett, “Dining Out” section, page 2:

     Featured dishes include […] nalistniki (veal- and chicken-stuffed crepes with a Madeira sauce), […]

   • 2002 March 21, Lee White, “A la carte: Restaurant news”, in Hartford Courant, volume CLXIV, number 80, Hartford, Conn.: The Hartford Courant Co., →ISSN, →OCLC, page G4, column 3:

     Desserts will include strawberries Romanoff and nalistniki, crepes filled with ricotta cheese, dried fruit and almonds.

Further reading

• pancake § Eastern Europe on Wikipedia.Wikipedia