Top 5 Ukrainian main dishes:
1. Borscht - Beet soup
The most well-known version of this soup calls for fermented beetroot juice, sautéed vegetables, and bone or meat stock. Fermented beetroot juice is an irreplaceable element of this dish. The beetroot or beetroot juice adds a distinctive crimson color to the meal as well as a sweet and sour taste that everyone loves.
2. Chicken Kiev
If you’re craving a chicken dish, perhaps you should give Chicken Kiev a try. This dish is pretty simple to make at home, just take a flattened chicken breast, roll it in cold herb butter, cover it in breadcrumbs and fry it well.
3. Holubtsi – Ukrainian Cabbage Roll
Depending on what’s available in the region, cabbage rolls can be stuffed with minced meat, veggie, or a blend of the two. The filling of the stuffed cabbage rolls in Ukraine usually contain grain.
4. Varenyky – Ukrainian Pierogies
These soft, cheesy dumplings will satisfy your craving. Varenyky is the Ukrainian spin of the worldwide famous European dish Pierogies, and it plays a vital role in Ukrainian culture. Cottage cheese, potato, cabbage, peas, and beans are the most common traditional fillings for Varenyky.
5. Kiev Cake
Kiev cake is a delightful Ukrainian dessert made from cocoa, meringue, buttercream, and hazelnuts. This light and airy cake comes with delicate decorative details and meringues as toppings.
Ukrainian traditional dishes are not only outstanding in terms of taste, but they also reflect this country’s culture and long history.
After watching this video, I hope you are inspired to travel to Eastern Europe and experience this fantastic cuisine yourself. Share this with your friends and motivate them to go on a trip with you and learn more about Ukrainian foods.
Have a lovely day, and thank you for watching!
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