[Shay]

Hi all, friends of ours that just returned with their little guy invited us to an ethnic fair at an Orthodox church in town. It had all kinds of different foods from different countries, including Russia. It was a neat experience in that I got to try different foods. Not all were liked but I did like the Russian soup. I can't remember what it was called, started with a "B". It was really good! They also has some Slovic dancers and people who were from Russia there.

I didn't know if anyone could suggest some good Russian food and or recipes that I could get?

thanks
Shay

[Teri M]

Borscht is made from beets etc.. I have never tried it but it supposed to be really good!!

[Shay]

It had some type of meat and the liquid was dark. that name sounds familiar.

Shay

[Mykidsmom]

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[oldbear]

just wondering if it was Polish dish called bigos - sort of sauerkraut with sausage but I've had it where it is more "soup" like...

[dlhall]

I went to our local library and found some international cookbooks with some Russian recipes. I've only made an apple cake so far and it was delicious. I keep saying I'm going to try some more recipes, but haven't done so yet.

Liz

[Mykidsmom]

I am truly sorry, I did not intend to break the rules.
It was way to early in the morning for me.

Shay I sent you a pm about russian food.

Sincerely
Mykidsmom

[kimber413]

Here's a fairly decent recipe for Borscht. I forget where I got it. Also, I know some regions add meatballs or chunks of beef roast and roasting juice to add richness. If you're vegetarian, you can make it with double the water instead of the broth.

2 quarts (8 cups) water
2 quarts (8 cups) beef broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (small cubes)
1/4 head cabbage, julienned
1/4 medium onion, peeled and minced
2 tsp olive oil
1 large (or 2 medium) beet, peeled and shredded
1/2 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
2 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 whole peppercorns
1/4 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp white or red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
sour cream for garnish


Boil potatoes in water. Add cabbage and lower temperature to simmer. Sauté onions in oil until golden brown. Add beets and carrots with 2 tablespoons of liquid from the potatoes. Cover and cook until beets are soft, about 5 minutes. Add to the potatoes and cabbage, along with garlic, bay leaf, dill, peppercorns, parsley and vinegar. (Vinegar is added to preserve the rich red color of the soup and you will not taste it.) Cook for 3-4 more minutes on medium heat (DO NOT BOIL or the color will be lost.)

I usually chop up some garlic and place it in the bottom of each bowl, then pour the hot soup over it. Serve with a generous dollop of sour cream on top.

Be aware the borscht is definitely an acquired taste. Not everyone likes it. I happen to love it, and I HATE beets by themselves.

[kimber413]

Also, a friend of mine (Russian) used to make something she called "cutlets". It was basically ground beef and pork mixed together with salt and pepper. Then she made 3 inch round patties (2 for each cutlet). She sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic, ham, spinach, or whatever she wanted to use as filler. She then placed a tablespoon or two of the sauteed mixture onto the center of one patty, topped it with the other patty, and sealed the edges. Then she fried them in a pan until they were done. They were so easy to make and very, very flavorful.

She also always had a vegetable salad. Usually cooked, diced potatoes, carrots, and peas (and others I can't remember) mixed together with diced onion and bell pepper. She used mayonaise, salt and pepper for the dressing.

[citymom]

Pelmeni and potatoes varaliki. Pelmeni are little dumplings with either meat or vegatables inside in a broth. YUMMMMMM! Potatoes varaliki is a kind of like a stuffed large gnocchi. ENJOY!!!!! So Good!