According to the Ukrainian tradition, the whole family gathers at one table during the Christmas Eve dinner. Since ancient times Ukrainians have followed such rules - you shouldn’t eat anything all day, and only late in the afternoon, when the first star appears in the sky, you can start dinner. The Christmas Eve is a symbolic holiday when Ukrainians cook 12 special festive dishes. It should be noted that Christmas Eve falls on the last day of the Christmas Fast, so all meals must be lean. Today, in our “virtual”...
Fasting dishes in the Ukrainian cuisine
Ukrainian cuisine is rich in numerous dishes and delicacies, so it is not surprising that it is on the list of the TOP 20 tastiest cuisines in the world. So if you keep fast, are on a diet or don’t eat fatty foods at all, you will still find some tasty Ukrainian dish to prepare. We are glad to share 5 simple fasting dishes that will be good to serve on both daily and holiday table. Beetroot paste Beetroot is a very widespread product in Ukrainian national cuisine. This...