In addition to its caviar specialities and its incredible variety of vodkas, Russian culture is full of small dishes and tasty traditions that deserve their place in our kitchens. Pierojki, pelmeni, Borsch, among many recipes, we have selected 7 specialities of Russian gastronomy to discover urgently.
PIEROJKI
PELMENI
Known throughout Eastern Europe, the pelmenis are similar to Chinese wontons, Polish pierogi and even Italian ravioli. These meatballs, covered with fine paste and cooked in boiling water, incorporate a stuffing with Beef, lamb or pork, seasoned with pepper, garlic and onions.
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BORTSCH
Originally from Ukraine
and adopted in many Slavic countries, borscht is one of the most popular dishes in Russian gastronomy. Rich and thick soup, it is distinguished by its bright red color, indicating the presence of beet in its ingredients. Adaptable, it can contain chicken, beef, pork, tomato, beans, mushrooms, onions, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and even cucumber.
GOLUBTSY
Particularly popular in Russia, golubtsy is a recipe made from meatballs and rice wrapped in cabbage leaves. Cooked in the oven or by smothering in a casserole, this stuffed cabbage knows several variants, integrating prunes or modifying the preparation so that the cabbage is directly amalgamated with minced meat.
STROGANOV
Stroganov beef is probably one of the most famous traditional Russian recipes in the world. Invented in the 17th century by Count Pavel Stroganoff's French cook, this dish combines beef and minced mushrooms, fresh cream and mustard, and is traditionally eaten with sautéed potatoes and Russian pickles, otherwise known as malossol.
CHACHLIK
A mainstay of Georgian and Caucasian gastronomy, chachlik is a specialty of marinated mutton meat, cooked in kebabs on a wood fire. Accompanied by rice or vegetables, they are a festive dish usually prepared in the summer.
SYRNIKI
Between blinis and doughnuts, syrniki are presented as thick pancakes made from fresh cheese, or Tvorog, eggs and flour. Tasted lukewarm at breakfast or at the snack, they are accompanied according to the tastes of fresh cream, dried fruit, nuts, jam, honey, applesauce or red fruit coulis, known in Russia under the name of kissel.
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