It is a common beverage throughout Western Ukraine – the dried plums were soaked in water and cooked until the fruits almost dissolve. The drink bears strong resemblance to a dense kissel.
In Ukraine dressed herring is mostly served at New Year celebration. It originated in Russia in the early 20th century and then spread to all former USSR cuisines including Ukrainian. Since then Shuba (literally: fur coat; colloquial name for dressed herring) is rightly considered to be national Ukrainian dish.
Shuba is multicomponent dish. Its main ingredient is herring of spiced salting covered with layers of different vegetables: onion, potato, carrot and beet root. It's better to serve this salad in deep bowls with ledges or in special serving ring.
Shuba is regularly made upon standard recipe that is seldom changed in order not to break the harmony of taste. However, some housewives add grated apple to the dressed herring salad, and the combination of sweet and salty gives the dish piquant taste.
The Classic Honey Cake or Medovik is an authentic Ukrainian cake, considered to be one of the most popular desserts in Slavic countries. According to the classic recipes, the honey cake is made with several layers. It takes a little to bake, but the whole process might take some patience.
Traditionally, this dish is cooked over fire outdoors in a big kettle and is considered to be one of the protagonists on vibrant Ukrainian feasts and weddings. In general, it is an aromatic soup that bears a vague resemblance to rassolnik. The meat godz is made with meat bones stock. This recipe is tailored to be made at home and it will be as tasty and rich.
Roast is traditional Ukrainian meat dish that has no analogues in the world. Its main ingredients are meat and vegetables. Roast is regularly made from pork, because, contrary to other kinds of meat, it makes the broth rich enough.
Roast recipes are not many - basically it's cooked identically all over Ukraine, having variations only in serving. Ro
The meat rolls, or kruchenyky are commonly appraised among other dishes of Ukrainian cuisine, and there are many variants of recipe. Any meat and almost any stuffing could be used therefore every Ukrainian cooker prepares its signature kruchenyky.
The sbiten is an age-old Slavic beverage. It was well-loved in Kievan Rus for it unusual flavor and pleasant fragrance. It bears a resemblance to grog and mulled wine; however, the sbiten differs from its European brothers in using of alcohol – the Ukrainian drink is based on water.
The sbiten is a drink made with honey, different herbs and spices,
Situated not far from the metro station Universitet, the downtown restaurant Shoti is a fortunate symbiosis of different gastronomic traditions and cozy atmosphere.
Facility’s menu consists of Ukrainian and Caucasian cuisines’ masterpieces. Rich wine list, featuring the best drinks from Georgia, Italy, France and Chile, and a great beer selection a
Located in city’s downtown, the fashionable restaurant Old Continent is a part of the namesake hotel and restaurant complex.
Dainty European and Ukrainian dishes are offered here. The accent is made on natural ingredients and quality cooking. The main menu is harmonically supplemented by rich wine list.
Old Continent has four rooms – Versailles (40
Situated in the town's historical center, the restaurant 'Concord' is considered to be one of the best in Kyiv. It became a trendsetter for fusion-fashion in the capital and still remains a flagship of this creative culinary trend.
'Concord' has a history of many years and is famous for its creative cuisine that combines French, Oriental and Italia
The exquisite restaurant Fratelli is situated in the very heart of Odesa, next to renowned Opera House. The main concept of the facility is ecology-friendly cuisine – exclusively fresh ingredients and purified water are used.
The Fratelli menu features authentic Italian dishes. In addition, there is a vast range of wines. The guests can take advant
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