Not only premium vodka, Russian cuisine is also known for its well-rounded dishes
Talking about cuisine, the land of birch is not inferior to any European country with a full range of dishes from the aristocracy to the popular. But perhaps what makes people most impressed about Russian cuisine is the specialties of the rustic dishes.
The rustic dishes, typical of Russian cuisine
Red radish soup - simple but impressive
Red radish soup, also known as Borshcht (in the local language) is one of the best dishes of Russian cuisine. Although this rustic dish is available around the world, it only really became famous in birch land.
Still processed from the main ingredient is red radish (beetroot), but in Russia, this famous soup has been dressed in a new, more attractive shirt when covered with Smetana (fresh and sour cream). and served with black bread.
Still processed from the main ingredient is red radish (beetroot), but in Russia, this famous soup has been dressed in a new, more attractive shirt when covered with Smetana (fresh and sour cream). and served with black bread.
Although not too picky in the way of processing or choosing ingredients, the Red Radish Soup is still very popular with locals and tourists alike. And gradually it has become a traditional dish of Russia and is a specialty that visitors cannot miss when coming to this country.
Salad Olivier - the perfect variation of the famous potato salad
Olivier salad is similar to other Russian salads that sound strange but familiar, but must definitely try because this is also one of the typical dishes of Russian cuisine. The dish is now a variation of a potato salad first prepared in 1860 by Lucien Olivier - Moscow's most famous Belgian chef at the time.
Although the original recipe of this famous salad has been lost, everyone knows that the main ingredients to make this dish include: caviar, grouse, smoked duck, veal tongue and a a divine sauce that only its "father" knows.
These days, the recipe for Oliver Salad has been improved and simpler. The ingredients are also very familiar, such as boiled potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs, peas, and boiled chicken or pork.
However, the appeal of this typical Russian dish is not in the ingredients, but in the skillfulness of the chef's processing. To make the meat cooked enough to create a sense of safety but also enough to keep the meat succulent, then when mixed with other ingredients, but with a light bite, you can still catch every broken piece of meat. The deliciousness melts in the mouth.
Although the original recipe of this famous salad has been lost, everyone knows that the main ingredients to make this dish include: caviar, grouse, smoked duck, veal tongue and a a divine sauce that only its "father" knows.
These days, the recipe for Oliver Salad has been improved and simpler. The ingredients are also very familiar, such as boiled potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs, peas, and boiled chicken or pork.
However, the appeal of this typical Russian dish is not in the ingredients, but in the skillfulness of the chef's processing. To make the meat cooked enough to create a sense of safety but also enough to keep the meat succulent, then when mixed with other ingredients, but with a light bite, you can still catch every broken piece of meat. The deliciousness melts in the mouth.
Blini cake - symbol of "fiery sun" of birch land
In fact, the Blini cake represents the "fiery sun" of birch land. Therefore, it is not surprising that this simple cake is classified in the list of typical dishes of Russian cuisine. It is not merely a dish, but also a symbol, an indispensable part of many Russian rituals.
Russian Blini is almost like French Crepe or Vietnamese pancake. The only difference is that the cake made from buckwheat flour, spread on a large pan, put in cold meat, butter, cheese or jam, folded, put it on a plate and eaten. Going to restaurants in Russia, you can stand watching the chef coated the cake, the smoke rises and ... swallows.
Russian Blini is almost like French Crepe or Vietnamese pancake. The only difference is that the cake made from buckwheat flour, spread on a large pan, put in cold meat, butter, cheese or jam, folded, put it on a plate and eaten. Going to restaurants in Russia, you can stand watching the chef coated the cake, the smoke rises and ... swallows.
To be fair, eating Blini cake is boring because there is no raw vegetables attached like pancakes, no dipping sauce or a little spicy pepper. But it would be strange to have a few passionate sips of vodka while eating cake while looking through the window to see the ancient Winter Palace.
Pelmeni - the cake of happiness
Referring to Russian cuisine, of course we can not ignore the famous Pelmeni. The cake is also known as the Russian dumpling or the happy cake. According to the custom of the local people, there will be a lucky coin in each batch of Pelmeni. And whoever gets the cake containing that coin will be happy and lucky.
The Russian Pelmeni is quite similar to the Chinese Dimsum, also includes a soft moist crust and filled with the cake inside. The cake crust is made from flour, milk, eggs, salt, and the kernel is usually a mixture of minced pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper ... mixed well. In addition to pork, the Russians also use other types of meat such as beef, lamb ... to diversify the flavor of the cake.
The Russian Pelmeni is quite similar to the Chinese Dimsum, also includes a soft moist crust and filled with the cake inside. The cake crust is made from flour, milk, eggs, salt, and the kernel is usually a mixture of minced pork, onion, garlic, salt, pepper ... mixed well. In addition to pork, the Russians also use other types of meat such as beef, lamb ... to diversify the flavor of the cake.
With a simple way to preserve it for a long time, Pelmeni cake has become an indispensable dish in Russian culinary culture. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful cake and to see if there is luck "sock" with any coin inside or not?
Kholodets - the perfect piece of Russian cuisine
Kholodets can be said as the perfect piece when enjoying Russian cuisine. This is a curd Russian dish made from sliced pork or veal, marinated with pepper, garlic, parsley, bay leaf and some other local vegetables.
In order for the Kholodets to freeze like a jelly, the processor has to simmer each piece of meat, then chop it, heat it several times, and refrigerate for about three to four hours. When eating, each piece of meat is tender, very fragrant and soaked in spices, helping the meal to tear, pushing the story.
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In order for the Kholodets to freeze like a jelly, the processor has to simmer each piece of meat, then chop it, heat it several times, and refrigerate for about three to four hours. When eating, each piece of meat is tender, very fragrant and soaked in spices, helping the meal to tear, pushing the story.
Source: dulichvetnam