Reconnecting with traditions: 5 forgotten dishes of Ukrainian cuisine

Ukrainian cuisine boasts a rich history and a diverse range of authentic dishes that have gradually disappeared from modern kitchens. While contemporary recipes have replaced some, others have been forgotten. Today, we're bringing you 5 unique dishes that you can recreate in the comfort of your own home. Let's start with zaiets, a traditional Ukrainian meatloaf! Zaiets (meatloaf) Also known as 'fake zaiets' (hare), this dish was born out of the desire to enjoy a game dish without hunting. The recipe cleverly substitutes other types of meat for the hare....

Cucumber Soup

A hot or even warm bowl of soup can become a big turn-off when the temperature is high, but refreshing soups are a different story. This cool and tender soup, loaded with fresh cucumbers, is a great way to beat the heat. In addition, the recipe is really time-saving. Serve this yummy soup on a hot summer day right from your fridge and take advantage of its freshness and healthiness. Ingredients: 2 cucumbers 2 liters of water 6 tbsp wheat flour 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp sharp tomato sauce...

Beef kidney soup

Rozsolnyk – is a soup the main components of which are pickled cucumbers or cucumber brine. In ancient times this soup contained giblets, potato, beetroot, and rice as the main ingredients. The cooking of modern soups has changed slightly. Nowadays in order to cook rozsolnyk we use potato, meat, cucumbers and pearl barley. As seasoning sour cream is used traditionally. Today we will cooked bright and nourishing beef kidneys, pickled cucumber, and carrot soup. Ingredients: 250 – 300 g (1/2 lb) beef kidneys 3 pickled cucumbers 1/2 tbsp cucumber pickle...