When you hear "Ukraine," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Borscht? That's right, it's the most popular Ukrainian dish, Ukraine even has a city named after it.
And with this course, you can learn to cook it at home.
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When you hear "Ukraine," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Borscht? That's right, it's the most popular Ukrainian dish, Ukraine even has a city named after it.
And with this course, you can learn to cook it at home.
When you hear "Ukraine," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Borscht? That's right, it's the most popular Ukrainian dish, Ukraine even has a city named after it.
And with this course, you can learn to cook it at home.
But not only Borsch is a pearl of Ukrainian cuisine. "Chicken Kyiv" cutlets, pampushki, nalisniki and other dishes are also popular with locals and tourists.
Also in Ukraine "culinary tourism" is very popular because the food in restaurants is very tasty and nutritious, but compared to European and American prices are very low.
Let's cook restaurant food in our own kitchen.
What dishes will you learn to cook in this course?
Soups
Authentic Borscht Recipe - beet soup
"Gribna yushka" - Carpathian mushroom soup
Meat dishes
"Cutlet Kyiv-style" - stuffed chicken breast cutlet
Bakery / Bread
Pampushki - wheatflour buns, usually served with Borscht
Desserts
Nalisniki - crepes with a sweet filling
Syrniki - cottage cheese pancakes
What are the requirements for the course?
There are not many and they are simple. First of all, interest in new things and your desire to learn how to cook Ukrainian dishes.
Secondly, it would be nice to have basic cooking skills, such as how to cut, peel, use a stove and oven, and of course, the rest step by step will be in the video.
In the resource folder, under each section there will be files with all ingredients for each dish separately, their quantities in the metric system (grams, liters), and also an imperial system (oz, cups) for your comfort.
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"Borscht" is a beet soup of Ukrainian origin common in Eastern Europe.
"Borscht" is a beet soup of Ukrainian origin common in Eastern Europe. It is typically made with beets as the primary ingredient by combining meat or bone stock with sautéed or boiled vegetables, which may include cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Depending on the recipe, borscht may vastly vary in thickness (from porridge-like thick to drink-like smooth). A pot of borscht, however, may be cooked with meat, or with its bouillon, or neither.
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"Borscht" is a beet soup of Ukrainian origin common in Eastern Europe. It is typically made with beets as the primary ingredient by combining meat or bone stock with sautéed or boiled vegetables, which may include cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Depending on the recipe, borscht may vastly vary in thickness (from porridge-like thick to drink-like smooth). A pot of borscht, however, may be cooked with meat, or with its bouillon, or neither.
Pampushka - is a small round bun made of wheat, buckwheat, or mixed wheat and buckwheat dough. Cooked Pampushki served to the borsch instead of bread. Nowadays Pampushki are mostly cooked from wheat flour to serve with borscht.
But also they could be with sweet filling (similar to doughnuts).
In Ukraine Pampushki cooked for the Christmas holidays (mainly on Christmas Eve), during the week to the borsch or "yushka", often by stuffing them with garlic.
"Cutlet Kyiv-style" is a dish made of chicken fillet pounded and rolled around cold butter, then coated with eggs and bread crumbs, and either fried or baked.
Stuffed chicken breast is generally known in Ukrainian cuisines, though it has disputed origins, the dish is particularly popular in the post-Soviet states, as well as in several other countries of the former Eastern Bloc, and in the English-speaking world.
"Gribna yushka" - or Carpathian mushroom soup the national highlight of the Carpathians.
It is very popular in the Carpathians mountains region as this region is rich in mushrooms.
Mushroom soup is the Carpathian first dish of dried white mushrooms, something between gravy and soup.
This is a separate dish, with a fragrant, rich mushroom taste.
Nalisniki - are crepes with filling, a dish that is made from unleavened egg liquid dough in a hot frying pan greased with fat.
Nalisniki are served with various appetizers, sour cream, and filled with jam, mushrooms, meat, berries, cottage cheese, raisins, etc.
This is a traditional dish of Ukrainian cuisine usually served as a dessert or for breakfast.
It is also interesting that at first glance nalisniki are just crepes with filling. In fact, the nalisniki shell differs from the crepes in taste and properties.
Nalisniki are thinner, more elastic, almost tasteless; they are needed to make it convenient to serve the filling so that its taste is not overshadowed by anything.
Syrniki - a dish of Ukrainian cuisine from cottage cheese and flour, fried in a pan in hot oil.
The most popular are plain syrniki and with raisins, but syrniki with other additives, such as apricots, apples, pears, nuts, and potatoes are also common. On rare occasions, green onions or dill.
Syrniki are eaten with sour cream and jam.
More often served as a dessert or for breakfast.
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Review prior knowledge of Ukrainian cuisine
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Your prior knowledge on the topic of Ukrainian cuisine will be essential to getting the most out of this course.
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Recall dishes you have had from Ukrainian cuisine.
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Think about the flavors and ingredients common in Ukrainian cuisine.
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Consider the history and cultural significance of Ukrainian cuisine.
Practice cutting and slicing techniques
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Knife Skills
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Practice cutting vegetables into different shapes and sizes.
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Practice slicing meat and fish into thin, even pieces.
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Practice mincing herbs and spices.
Read "The Ukrainian Cookbook" by Anya Von Bremzen
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This book is a comprehensive guide to Ukrainian cuisine that provides a wealth of information on ingredients, techniques, and recipes.
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Purchase or borrow a copy of "The Ukrainian Cookbook" by Anya Von Bremzen.
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Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on the recipes and techniques that interest you.
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Experiment with some of the recipes from the book to get a hands-on experience of Ukrainian cuisine.
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Watch tutorials on making Ukrainian dishes
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Watching tutorials can provide visual demonstrations and additional tips for cooking Ukrainian dishes.
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Search online for video tutorials on making Ukrainian dishes.
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Watch the tutorials carefully and take notes on the techniques and ingredients used.
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Practice making the dishes at home following the instructions from the tutorials.
Attend a Ukrainian cooking workshop
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Search online for Ukrainian cooking workshops in your area or online.
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Register for a workshop that interests you.
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Attend the workshop and participate actively in the cooking process.
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Take notes on the techniques and recipes used in the workshop.
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Practice making the dishes you learned at home.
Create a recipe book of Ukrainian dishes
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Creating a recipe book will help you organize and retain the information you learn in this course.
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Gather recipes for Ukrainian dishes from various sources.
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Organize the recipes into categories such as soups, main courses, and desserts.
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Write down the ingredients and instructions for each recipe in a clear and concise manner.
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Include photos or illustrations of the dishes to make the recipe book more visually appealing.
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Share your recipe book with friends and family.
Volunteer at a Ukrainian restaurant or community center
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Volunteering will provide hands-on experience and allow you to interact with Ukrainian people and culture.
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Search online for Ukrainian restaurants or community centers in your area.
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Contact the establishment and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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If accepted, volunteer your time and assist with tasks such as food preparation, serving, or cleaning.
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Observe the food preparation process and ask questions about Ukrainian cuisine.
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Share your knowledge of Ukrainian cuisine with others.
Review prior knowledge of Ukrainian cuisine
Show steps
Your prior knowledge on the topic of Ukrainian cuisine will be essential to getting the most out of this course.
Browse courses on
Cooking
Show steps
- Recall dishes you have had from Ukrainian cuisine.
- Think about the flavors and ingredients common in Ukrainian cuisine.
- Consider the history and cultural significance of Ukrainian cuisine.
Practice cutting and slicing techniques
Show steps
Good knife skills are essential for successful cooking. Practice these techniques to improve your dexterity and speed.
Browse courses on
Knife Skills
Show steps
- Practice cutting vegetables into different shapes and sizes.
- Practice slicing meat and fish into thin, even pieces.
- Practice mincing herbs and spices.
Read "The Ukrainian Cookbook" by Anya Von Bremzen
Show steps
This book is a comprehensive guide to Ukrainian cuisine that provides a wealth of information on ingredients, techniques, and recipes.
Show steps
- Purchase or borrow a copy of "The Ukrainian Cookbook" by Anya Von Bremzen.
- Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on the recipes and techniques that interest you.
- Experiment with some of the recipes from the book to get a hands-on experience of Ukrainian cuisine.
Watch tutorials on making Ukrainian dishes
Show steps
Watching tutorials can provide visual demonstrations and additional tips for cooking Ukrainian dishes.
Browse courses on
Cooking
Show steps
- Search online for video tutorials on making Ukrainian dishes.
- Watch the tutorials carefully and take notes on the techniques and ingredients used.
- Practice making the dishes at home following the instructions from the tutorials.
Attend a Ukrainian cooking workshop
Show steps
By attending a Ukrainian cooking workshop, you can learn directly from experienced chefs and ask questions about the cuisine.
Browse courses on
Cooking
Show steps
- Search online for Ukrainian cooking workshops in your area or online.
- Register for a workshop that interests you.
- Attend the workshop and participate actively in the cooking process.
- Take notes on the techniques and recipes used in the workshop.
- Practice making the dishes you learned at home.
Create a recipe book of Ukrainian dishes
Show steps
Creating a recipe book will help you organize and retain the information you learn in this course.
Browse courses on
Cooking
Show steps
- Gather recipes for Ukrainian dishes from various sources.
- Organize the recipes into categories such as soups, main courses, and desserts.
- Write down the ingredients and instructions for each recipe in a clear and concise manner.
- Include photos or illustrations of the dishes to make the recipe book more visually appealing.
- Share your recipe book with friends and family.
Volunteer at a Ukrainian restaurant or community center
Show steps
Volunteering will provide hands-on experience and allow you to interact with Ukrainian people and culture.
Browse courses on
Cooking
Show steps
- Search online for Ukrainian restaurants or community centers in your area.
- Contact the establishment and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- If accepted, volunteer your time and assist with tasks such as food preparation, serving, or cleaning.
- Observe the food preparation process and ask questions about Ukrainian cuisine.
- Share your knowledge of Ukrainian cuisine with others.
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