No, it’s not mini-doughnuts on the samovar, it’s Russian Sushki!
Russian food
Delicious Russian hot soup – Solyanka
Solyanka is a hot Russian soup. There are three different types of Solyakna with: meat bouillon, fish bouillon or mushrooms one.
Russian Kvas – The Summer drink
Kvas is an old Slavic drink, made from fermented bread. The first mention about Kvas was made in the 10th century, but nobody knows who and when it was invented, some historian say’s that the drink was made by mistake. But it’s an interesting question, as it was invented before the beer.
The summer in Russia – is the Okroshka season
Okroshka – is a Russian cold soup. The name probably originates from “kroshit'”, which means to crumble into small pieces.
The famous Russian Borsh
Borsh is a true classic of Russian culinary. Some people say that it comes from Ukraine, but nobody knows certainly.
Russian Sour Cabbage/Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is not Russian in origin, but like a lot of ancient dishes of Europe and Asia, it has taken root and developed a distinct flavor of its own in Russia. It was one of the most common dishes during fasts.
Russian Caviar
The Caviar is made from salt-cured fish-eggs. Traditionally the term caviar refers only to roe from wild sturgeon in the Caspian and Black Seas (Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga caviars).
The Russian Pelmeni – Ravioli Russian style
Russian Pelmeni are dumplings consisting on a filling wrapped in a thin, unleavened dough.
Russian Gingerbread – Pryanik
Pryaniki is an Old Russian gourmandise that was made for special occasion.
The Pryanik was not a Russian creation, the firsts Honey-cookie was made en Egypt in 350 before JC. The Pryanik is similar to the “Speculoos” created in Belgium (Namur). In Russia they appeared in IX century.
Presents from Russia – Ideas
“Alyonka” is one of the most well-known chocolate brands of Russia. Its production started in 1965 by the Red October factory.
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