…salt placed on a rushnyk (an embroidered ritual cloth) are a necessary attribute. Taking a rushnyk, kissing bread, and eating a salted piece of bread symbolized spiritual unity, harmony, and deep respect between ritual participants. The host invites guests to the table and says: “Please have our bread and salt.” After the meal, the guests thank the host for the…
Most popular spices and herbs in the Ukrainian national cuisine
…traditional Ukrainian menu. Mint Mint is a very fragrant herb that contains menthol, vitamins D, A, B, and C, and a complex of minerals and organic acids. It helps strengthen the nervous system, relieves pain and spasms, improves heart function, and speeds up metabolism. Also, this herb has antibacterial properties: it prolongs the shelf life of meals and pickles. Mint…