Alongside borscht and varenyky, chicken Kyiv cutlet is one of the most well-known dishes of Ukrainian cuisine. Italians call it "gracious meat," the French refer to it as "airy chicken," and the Germans hail it as the "meat princess." The tender meat encased in crispy breading is on the menus of many upscale restaurants worldwide. Let us present 3 recipes for this classic dish to suit your taste. Read on to learn how to prepare the perfect chicken Kyiv – crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Flavorful...
The history of salo in Ukrainian cuisine: From traditional staple to national symbol
Every country has national dishes that are popular far beyond country borders. In Ukraine, salo is one of the most iconic foods; it is consumed raw, salted, and smoked. There is a wide variety of tasty ways to cook salo, but the main thing is that salo remains consistently delicious no matter how it is cooked. Here are some historical facts and salo recipes for you to learn. Salo in Ukraine's history Salo doesn't have an exact date of "birth", and scientists believe that people started consuming salo a very...
Chicken Kiev. Whose dish is it anyway?
If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Ukrainian capital, then you’ll see the name “Kiev cutlet” (Chicken Kiev) in almost any restaurant menu. This dish is known and adored around the world and is truly the pride of national cuisine. It is not cooked as a usual cutlet using minced meat but it is made using pounded chicken fillet and a piece of butter wrapped inside. Ukrainian history Historians say that the first Chicken Kiev (kotleta po-kyivsky) was cooked in 1918. However, it became popular only in 1947....