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Russian cuisine is heavily influenced by religious traditions. For example, the custom of baking pancakes has been preserved since pagan times: people used to bake pancakes, round like the sun. Russian pancakes are very thin and not as sweet as French pancakes, but you are encouraged to add any filling of your choice. Traditional pancakes are pancakes with sour cream and salmon, caviar or mushrooms, for those who eat sweets, condensed milk or berries. There is even a special festival, Maslenica, which takes place every year a week before the start of spring, and we Russians eat pancakes all week long.
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Without traditional dishes like Permeni or dumplings, modern Russian cuisine is unthinkable. Many people argue about the origin of this dish because different countries in the world have their own adaptations to it. These are Uzbek manti, Georgian Hinkari, and the Jewish Kripra, or China's little dragon treasure. Many believe that as early as the 15th century, this recipe came into Russia from China via Siberia and the Urals.
In many families, carving dumplings together is still a family tradition. The filling of traditional Russian dumplings is a mixture of three minced meats – beef, lamb and pork. They were then placed in a large bowl with a sour stove in it.
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This famous Russian dish has a fascinating story. Under the Tsar, Russia's upper class was super wealthy. They particularly liked Paris, where they often kept their apartments and communicated in French at home and at social gatherings. Back in 1891, a French chef working for a wealthy family in St. Petersburg made this dish for a cooking competition. He prepared fried beef slices with a delicious sauce and sweet sauce (sour cream). Beef Stroganov, luxurious but easy to prepare, becomes an iconic dish with countless hostesses and headline trees in high-end restaurants.
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This dish was something I absolutely loved and missed the most when I wasn't in Russia. This is another take pancake, but they are made of quarks (cottage cheese), eggs and flour. Simple and delicious taste, this recipe will make Sirniki one of your favorite breakfast recipes. With crisp and golden on the outside and warm and creamy on the inside, Sirniki is perfect for sour cream, jam, honey or fresh berries.
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There are many different types of porridge in Russia, which is probably the most popular dish for Russian family breakfasts. But, chances are, you've already tried it at home. The most unusual and genuineLy Russian I recommend trying is wheat porridge. It is usually boiled in water or milk, can be a stand-alone dish (usually eaten with butter, sugar, or condensed milk) or used as a side dish for afternoon meals. Buckmeal is very healthy and is one of the main dishes during the Orthodox Fasting Period.
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Borscht is a beetroot soup that actually originated in Ukraine and was quickly adopted as a Russian specialty. This soup has dozens of ingredients and takes up to 3 hours to prepare. It's filled with meat and stir-fries, including cabbage, carrots, onions and potatoes. It can be served hot or cold, preferably with a spoonful of fresh sour cream and special garlic bread called Pampashka.
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Soup is the most popular lunch in the country, another Russian favorite. Okroška is a cold soup that originated in the Volga region. It is a mixture of raw vegetables, boiled potatoes, eggs and cooked meats such as beef, veal, sausages or ham, a non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented black or rye bread.
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These small baked or fried puff pastries are filled with potatoes, meat, cabbage or cheese. Padded pockets are popular in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. It is a very popular snack in Russian schools and factories.
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Shashlik is a Russian kebab, and like any kebab, it consists of chunky meat and vegetables grilled on the grill. This dish comes from mountain tribes of the Caucasus and became popular after the conquest of the Caucasus region in the 19th century. Nowadays, almost every family has its own secret recipe, and Shashlik is closely guarded. However, the key to success is the marinade.
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