Speaking of this Russian delicacy, I don’t know how much everyone knows about it. The editor of lvbo.com only knows some of the ones he likes. For example, the pickled cucumbers. The editor likes them very much and buys them often. There is also kvass soda. I don’t know about the others. In fact, there are so many delicious foods in Russia. Let me introduce some to you. Recommended gourmet version 1
1. Borscht
Although borscht originated in Ukraine, it is the most representative traditional soup in Russia. It is made with beets as the main ingredient, and then added with potatoes, carrots, spinach, beef cubes and cream. It is bright red in color, so it is also called beetroot soup. In some places, tomatoes are used as the main ingredient. It's so refreshing to have a sip of hot borscht in the cold winter. It tastes better when eaten with sour cream.
2. Beef stew
Russia’s cold climate makes the people living here eat mainly high-protein and high-calorie foods. Goulash is a home-cooked dish in Russia. Its history can be traced back to the 18th century. A chef of Prince Stragonov created it using the cooking method of French goulash and the native Russian sour cream sauce. This Russian-style red beef stew has to be said that the addition of sour cream makes the beef stew more fragrant and tender.
3. Russian kebabs
The Russian people, who love all meat, even kebabs are terrifyingly "bold". Different from the kebabs we usually see, Russian kebabs are much larger and mainly made of pork, beef and mutton. The charcoal barbecue originated from Turkey has been deeply loved by the local people since it was introduced to Russia in the mid-18th century. Loved and quickly became one of Russia's local delicacies.
4. Caviar
Caviar is Russia’s top delicacy. Because of its rare production, the price is very expensive. Generally, the quality of caviar bordering the Caspian Sea of ??Iran and Russia is better. The unique taste of caviar means that it does not need to be eaten with strong-smelling accessories. The more advanced the ingredients, the simpler the cooking method. The caviar is usually eaten with the shell as a spoon or spread on toast or soda crackers.
5. Russian wheat porridge
Wheat porridge is a traditional breakfast in Russia. It can be sweet or salty, and you can choose it according to everyone's taste. Buckwheat is mostly used, but it can also be oats, millet, rye, etc. After simmering for a long time, salt, butter, sugar and raisins are added to increase the taste. The cooked buckwheat porridge is drained of water and tastes exactly like rice.
6. Tula Gingerbread
Tula Gingerbread is the most famous dessert in Russia. Its appearance is also very unique. There are letters printed on the cake. According to what the customer wants, Content creation can be a name or a blessing, which is somewhat similar to the message on a birthday cake. Although it is a dessert, it comes from a "fighting nation" after all. Tula gingerbread needs to be shared by several people to finish it.
7. Bollinger pancakes
Traditional Russian pancakes, with salty and sweet flavors and different shapes, are a special occasion food for the traditional Russian festival of Meat Shelen. Made from raw materials such as flour, butter and milk, it has a soft texture and fragrant aroma. It can be eaten as a dessert, and the savory blintzes are sometimes served with a piece of caviar as a staple food.
8. Olajiyi
Russian traditional waffles also taste sweet and salty. The salty ones are eaten with zucchini, pork liver, beef liver, etc., while the sweet ones are Adding fruits, kefir yogurt, honey, etc. makes it taste sweeter.
9. Kvass
Kvass is not a dish, but a carbonated drink that Russians like to drink the most. It is brewed from Russian black bread, lactic acid bacteria, and yeast. , which also adds vanilla and pure natural honey, has a sour and sweet taste. It is one of the rare low-alcohol drinks in Russia, and the alcohol concentration usually does not exceed 1.5.
10. Vodka
Since the Russians’ favorite drink has been mentioned, how can we forget about the famous vodka! Because of the cold climate, Russians often need to rely on Drink to "keep warm". Vodka, with an alcohol content of 40 degrees, is Russia's national drink. Russians have a special liking for it, and the demand for vodka is also very high. Recommended gourmet version 2
1. Red cabbage soup
A Russian soup with beets, potatoes, carrots, beef and pickled cabbage as the soup base. The authentic way to eat it is to sprinkle with fennel and top with sour cream. It is sweet and sour and very appetizing.
2. Dumplings
Potato filling, cherry filling, fennel filling, milk dregs filling? Yes, you read it right, the fillings of Russian dumplings are so powerful, only you Unexpectedly, it couldn't be done without them.
3. Fried buns/small pies
The fillings in fried long pies are very important. There are usually various combinations of meat fillings and vegetables. Of course There are also pure meat fillings. This pie is best eaten warm.
4. Beet and Herring Salad
Because the shredded beets look like fur, this famous salad is called "herring in fur". It is both delicious and beautiful.
5. Pickles
Cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, onions, cabbage? You can think of it, and Russians can make it for you. vegetable.
6. Donuts
The golden donuts are covered with snow-white icing sugar. The tangy aroma stirs up your taste buds. Carefully lift them up and put them into your mouth. They are crispy on the outside. Tender in texture and unrivaled in taste.
7. Black Leba
A staple food on the Russian table. Dough made from rye flour, water and salt, fermented with yeast and baked. It has a hard texture and a sour and salty taste but is rich in nutrients.
8. Cold chowder
In Russia, although summer is short, it still exists. In summer, people like to drink cold soup. The most famous one is cold chowder, which has a refreshing taste.
9. Pancakes
Russians call them "bullin pancakes". The soft and waxy texture is amazing. Paired with honey jam or caviar, it is full of Russian style. .
10. Kvass
A Slavic summer-relieving cold drink that has been around for more than a thousand years. It is sweet and sour, with a rye flavor. Recommended gourmet version three
1. Red cabbage soup
Red cabbage soup is a thick vegetable soup that is suitable for both hot and cold dishes. Beetroot soup, as the name suggests, mostly uses sweet beetroot as the main ingredient (so the soup is mostly reddish-purple in color), with potatoes, carrots, onions and beef cubes added. When Russians drink beetroot soup, they usually add a spoonful of yogurt to enhance the flavor. Think about whether to add yogurt when ordering! If you are having this soup at home, remember to keep it away from the carpet.
2. Hot and sour soup
This spicy and sour soup is also called "borscht". It is said that the name Borscht comes from the transliteration of Russiansoup, which originated from the pidgin English of Shanghai in the early years. Hot and sour soup generally comes in three flavors: fish, meat and mushroom. Traditionally, the soup is also made with pickled cucumbers and salted water. And "salt" is the Russian name for this dish. The most important thing is that this is said to be a hangover soup. It is useful whether it is to celebrate the team's success or to express sorrow.
3. Blini pizza
Blini pizza, this Russian version of pancake, is a combination of centralized pancake and French pancake. It can be salty or sweet. The crust is made into a batter with flour, milk, butter, sugar or salt, and is quickly fried on a special iron pan. Savory biscuits are usually topped with smoked salmon, mushrooms or caviar; sweet biscuits are spread with jam and condensed milk.
4. Caviar
Russian caviar, along with foie gras and truffles, is listed as one of the "Three Western Delicacies" and is traditionally made from sturgeon eggs. Today, caviar made from various fish eggs is sold all over the world, but the best caviar still comes from three species of sturgeon from the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. Caviar is usually put into soup or eaten with bread and crackers, or it can be eaten alone.
However, be sure not to use a silver or metal spoon, as these metals can ruin the flavor of the caviar. Therefore, when eating caviar, remember to take out the bone spoon, natural horn spoon or shell spoon at home.
5. Kebabs
Russian Kebabs originated from Turkish charcoal grills, which are tender and juicy. They were introduced to Russia in the mid-18th century. Kebabs can be lamb, beef, chicken or salmon skewers and are usually served with bread and pickles. If you are used to eating meat skewers cut into very small pieces, the big Russian kebabs will definitely make you feel how the northern people eat meat heartily.
6. Russian Olivier Salad
The world-famous Olivier salad includes sliced ??boiled potatoes, carrots, pickles, boiled eggs, meat, and beans. , mix well with mayonnaise. In fact, Olivier, who invented this salad, was not a Russian, but a famous chef from Belgium. In the 1860s, Olivier was the chef of a famous restaurant in Moscow. The dish he invented was unique in the world at the time and immediately became the restaurant's signature dish. The recipe of this dish, especially the seasoning for cold dressing, is the restaurant's top trade secret and was strictly kept for a long time until it was first made public in 1894.
7. Russian dumplings
Similar to traditional Chinese dumplings, Russian dumplings have more filling options. In addition to lamb, pork, beef with onions and mushrooms, they can also be filled with cheese. Fillings and fruit fillings. The shape of Russian dumplings has also been carried forward, some are round and some are square. Dumplings are cooked in water or soup and can be fried to a golden color or eaten with soup, like Chinese wontons.
8. Russian pie
Pie is popular in the world. What we call pie is called pie in the West. In Russia, this kind of food stuffed with dough and baked or fried is called piroshki. Piroshki fillings can be sweet or salty. The easiest way to eat it is, of course, to hold it with your hands and put it directly into your mouth.
9. Cabbage rolls
Use cabbage leaves to wrap meat, vegetables and even rice into small rolls and steam them, which is the famous Russian cabbage roll.
10. Tula Gingerbread
After finishing the staple food, have a dessert. Russian Tula gingerbread is the most distinctive pastry. This is a snack from the city of Tula, about 120 miles south of Moscow. It is square in shape and has been baked since the 17th century. It is usually filled with jam or condensed milk.
Of course, there are more than just these delicacies in Russia. These are just some of the more common ones, so Russia’s products are also very rich.