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Ukrainian Cuisine

Borscht

Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian soup made with beets, cabbage, potatoes, and sometimes meat. It is known for its vibrant color and is often served with sour cream. 1)

Varenyky

Varenyky are Ukrainian dumplings filled with various ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, mushrooms, or meat. They are boiled and often served with sour cream or butter. 2)

Holubtsi

Holubtsi are cabbage rolls filled with a mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices. They are typically baked or simmered in a tomato-based sauce. 3)

Chicken Kyiv

Chicken Kyiv is a popular Ukrainian dish consisting of a chicken breast stuffed with herb butter, then breaded and fried until golden and crispy. 4)

Salo

Salo is a traditional Ukrainian food made from cured slabs of pork fatback. It is often sliced thinly and eaten as a snack or used to flavor other dishes. 5)

Pampushky

Pampushky are soft, round buns often served with Ukrainian borscht. They are typically brushed with garlic-infused butter and have a slight sweetness. 6)

Deruny

Deruny, also known as Ukrainian potato pancakes, are made from grated potatoes mixed with flour, eggs, and onions. They are fried until crispy and served with sour cream. 7)

Kutya

Kutya is a sweet grain pudding traditionally prepared during Christmas. It is made with cooked wheat berries, honey, poppy seeds, and dried fruits. 8)

Kovbasa

Kovbasa is a Ukrainian sausage made from pork, beef, or a combination of meats. It is typically seasoned with garlic and other spices, smoked, and often enjoyed with mustard and bread. 9)

Syrniki

Syrniki are Ukrainian cheese pancakes made from a mixture of cottage cheese, flour, eggs, and sugar. They are fried until golden and served with sour cream or jam. 10)

Medovik

Medovik is a honey cake consisting of layers of thin sponge cake filled with a sweet and creamy honey-based frosting. It is a popular dessert in Ukraine. 11)

Nalysnyky

Nalysnyky are Ukrainian crepes filled with various fillings like cheese, meat, or fruit preserves. They are rolled up and often served with sour cream. 12)

Uzvar

Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian drink made from dried fruits, such as apples, pears, and prunes. It is simmered with spices and often served cold as a refreshing beverage. 13)

Syrnyk

Syrnyk is a Ukrainian cheesecake made with a mixture of farmer's cheese, eggs, sugar, and sometimes raisins. It is baked until golden and served as a dessert. 14)

Kholodets

Kholodets is a jellied meat dish made by slow-cooking meat, usually pork or beef, then setting the meat and broth into a gelatin-like consistency. It is often enjoyed as an appetizer or part of a festive meal. 15)