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10 astonishing facts about Ukrainian varenyky

Posted on January 11, 2018September 23, 2024 by admin

Varenyky (vareniki/dumplings) are known all over the world and Ukraine is the motherland for this wonderful dish. The national love immortalized varenyky in poems, songs, movies, and even monuments! (1) Varenyky are popular across the globe, and abroad they have other names, shapes, and fillings. A traditional Ukrainian varenyk is twice bigger than a Russian […]

Sweet grain pudding with raisins and walnuts

Ukrainian Christmas kutia with raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts

Posted on January 3, 2018September 23, 2024 by admin

Kutia (kutya) is a traditional Ukrainian dish, a sweet grain pudding that is served on Christmas Eve dinner (also known as Svyata Vecherya). Kutia symbolizes fertility and abundance, and it is believed that good luck will come to every home where it is served. The richer in taste kutia is, the more successful and prosperous will […]