Russian Cuisine by Анастасия Николаева

Borsch

evstratovamasha2 — 2020-11-18 17:22:23 UTC

Borsch is one of the biggest symbols of Russian cuisine. This is a Slavic soup, originally prepared from wild borscht, from which it got its name. For a long time, the recipe was passed by word of mouth. In the 16th century it was mentioned in the Novgorod Yamsky books. In the 18th century knowledge about borsch went beyond the borders of the Russian Empire. And now it is forever fixed in history as the main symbol of Slavic, and especially Ukrainian cuisine.

Bliny (pancakes)

evstratovamasha2 — 2020-11-18 17:23:12 UTC

Bliny are the oldest dish of Russian cuisine, which appeared in the 9th century. Traditionally, russian people eat bliny on Maslenitsa, the national Russian holiday. Than thinner the pancakes are, than higher the skill level becomes. Usually bliny are served with sour cream, butter, honey or wrapped in various fillings – meat, fish, vegetables, sweet, fruit and others. Traditionally, there are pancakes with caviar.

These days you can also eat pancakes with chocolate paste.

Okroshka

evstratovamasha2 — 2020-11-18 17:24:26 UTC

Recipes for okroshka appeared at the end of the 18th century. According to some historians, okroshka was invented by barge haulers. For lunch, they were fed on dried roach. The workers' teeth were sick, so they had to soak the roach in kvass. Later, vegetables such as baked potatoes, radishes, cucumbers, and turnips were added to the "kvass roach". Okroshka is still loved in Russia and people often eat it in the summer on hot days. Nowadays, sausage or meat is usually added instead of fish, and sometimes kvass is replaced with kefir.

You need to cook the potatoes and eggs, then cut into small cubes. Cut cucumbers, radishes, meat, and greens. Mix everything and pour kvass or kefir, add salt.

Pastila

evstratovamasha2 — 2020-11-18 17:27:17 UTC

Pastila is made of dried fruit and berry puree or juice. First it was mentioned in "Domostroy". Pastila has been known since the 14th century, and, according to the legend, it was invented by the inhabitants of Kolomna. This dessert was made of whipped apple puree. The second important component of pastila is honey or sugar. Traditionally, pastila was made in a Russian oven.

Nowadays, there is a “Museum of Pastila” in Kolomna, where workers tell about the history of this dish and cook delicious handmade pastila.

Kvass

zvezda737d — 2020-11-18 17:27:37 UTC

"Kvass" is a native Russian word. It means "sour drink". It was mentioned in 988, when after the adoption of Christianity by the Russian people Prince Vladimir ordered to treat them to food, honey and kvass. By the 15th century in Russia there were more than 500 varieties of this ancient drink. Many years ago each family used to cook kvass, but nowadays people usually buy this drink in stores. However, the recipes have been preserved.

Homemade kvass has a beneficial effect on the body, improves metabolism, enriches with vitamins. For cooking at home, you will need rye bread, yeast, sugar, and water.

Jam

zvezda737d — 2020-11-18 17:27:48 UTC

Jam is a sweet product that is obtained by boiling ripe whole berries or pieces of fruit with sugar. It is believed that the inventors of "pra-jam" were the ancient Greeks. In Russia, the term "jam" originated in the late 18th-early 19th centuries and meant boiled sweetness. Jam is most often made from berries and fruits, such as raspberries, apricots, quinces, etc.

The taste and recipe largely depends on the skill and preferences of the hostess.

Russia is a country with a rich culture. National cuisine plays an important role in this culture. Here are six main dishes you should try in Russia.

zvezda737d — 2020-12-10 16:14:23 UTC