Syrniki: Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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1. 1Step 1: In a large bowl, break the cottage cheese with a fork. Add the egg, vanilla sugar, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. 2Step 2: Stir in the flour to form a thick, sticky batter. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
3. 3Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
4. 4Step 4: Dust your hands with flour, shape small balls of batter, and flatten them into round pancakes. Do not make them too thin; they should be fluffy.
5. 5Step 5: Fry the pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Cover the pan at the end to make them softer and juicier. Add more oil as needed and adjust the heat to prevent burning.
6. 6Step 6: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
7. 7Step 7: Serve with strawberries and yogurt or any other topping of your choice.