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Ukrainian dumplings. Traditions and culture.

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 […]

Mayonnaise-free shuba (herring under a fur coat)

Posted on December 11, 2017September 23, 2024 by admin

Shuba is a traditional Ukrainian layered salad made from salted herring, beet, potato, and carrot. This dish is usually dressed with mayonnaise, but today we’re going to cook a mayonnaise-free version and cook our salad with sunflower oil. Shuba is often made in most Slavic households and is also known in Ukraine as herring under […]