The cuisine of Ukraine along with its language, literature and music has a rich historical heritage which Ukrainians are immensely proud of. Many different traditions and historical events have influenced the formation of the Ukrainian cuisine. That’s why there is a large number of recipes borrowed from German, Polish, Hungarian, Tatarian cuisines, and more. All adapted dishes “settled down” in Ukraine so much that today Ukrainians rightfully consider them an integral part of the Ukrainian cuisine. Let’s make a culinary trip to different corners of Ukraine. Fliaky (Fliachky) Fliaky...
Ukrainian banosh – Why do you need to fall in love to cook this national dish?
Banosh is one of the most popular traditional Hutsul dishes in Ukraine. If you at least once try this dish, then, probably, you’ll become its die hard fan. A dense cornmeal mush served with flavorful cracklings and brynza is rich and appetizing. The “cousins” of banosh are Italian polenta and Polish/Moldavian mamalyha. In Italy this dish is cooked using water or cream and coarse maize grits, while in the Carpathians banosh is boiled using fine-ground corn grits or cornmeal and homemade sour cream. In such a way, a nourishing...
Hutsul Banosh under Mushroom Sauce
Hutsul banosh is the visiting card of Western Ukraine. Banosh is the hutsul maize porridge cooked with sour cream. Banosh can be served with a mushroom sauce, cracklings or brynza. Today we are going to cook creamy and smooth porridge. Served with a tender mushroom sauce, the dish becomes more juicy and flavorful. This hutsul banosh is considered to be a body builder thanks to its heartiness. It is cooked to be thick enough to eat with a spoon. This warm and comforting food will help keep you satisfied all...