Traditional Ukranian food
Ukranian food is one of the richest national cuisines. Its dishes are well known far away from Ukraine. And the Ukranian recipes of the food are very popular nowadays. Is anyone, who doesn't know the Ukranian Borsch?
Ukrainian national cuisine varies from region to region, but overall it’s generally very delicious and nutritious. Ukrainian recipes are simple, and typical ingredients can be found at every market across the country. Its simplicity can be explained by the fact that most recipes were created ordinary peasants who needed to cook calorie-packed meals quickly. They couldn’t afford expensive ingredients as their everyday work was hard and poorly paid, so they generally used fruit and vegetables from their own gardens.
Although many foreigners are familiar with the most common Ukrainian dishes, they are still definitely worth trying:
BORSCH: A well-known and very delicious red soup with meat and vegetables that’s typically served hot with garlic bread.
VARENIKI: Stuffed dumplings of unleavened dough traditionally filled with potato and mushrooms, however variations such as cherry or cabbage are also common. This dish is served hot with sour cream.
DERUNY OR DRANIKI: The first is made with marrow and the second is made with potato – both look like small pancakes. Again, this dish is served with sour cream.
SALO: Pork that’s typically served with gorilka (vodka) and pickled cucumbers.
The recipes of the Ukranian cuisine include the number of different fruits and vegetables, as well as meat, poultry, fish, mushrooms and berries.