Traditional Ukrainian cuisine will appeal to everyone who loves hearty and delicious dishes. Folk and proven recipes have evolved over the centuries, creating their own unique taste. Ukrainian dishes can be easily divided into first, second and third.
Here is the main list of Ukrainian national dishes that we recommend to try in every possible way. They are, of course, not at all for those who prefer vegetarian cuisine or are on a diet. But if you do not overdo it, then the same borscht will be not only tasty, but also healthy.
So, among the most favorite first courses of the country is borscht. All residents of Ukraine love him. This dish is widely known abroad as well. Of course, borscht is well known in the near abroad, there are many recipes for its preparation, and each housewife has her own. But first of all, this is a vegetable soup with beets at the base of the dish, meat filling, if desired, and, of course, sour cream as an impeccable seasoning.
Among the second courses of Ukraine, the following are known and appreciated:
Dumplings - the meaning of this dish does not need to be explained, it is known everywhere, but it is especially loved in Ukraine. Dumplings with cherries, potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, meat can be found in the list of recipes of any housewife and in most restaurants with national cuisine.
Pork is a whole piece of meat, usually pork, baked with sauce or butter. Served as an appetizer or even as a separate hearty dish, usually with bread.
Greaves - finely chopped and fried pieces of lard or fatty meat. It is difficult to call this dish purely Ukrainian, but we cannot do without it when preparing many dishes.
Zrazy is another traditional for Eastern Europe, and nevertheless quite Ukrainian dish. And again, each housewife has her own recipes right away, but usually these are cutlets or a roll with a filling.
Among the third courses, or, as they say, for sweets in Ukraine, they are happy to serve:
Nalistniki are simply pancakes stuffed with cheese or meat, served with sour cream or jam.
Cottage cheese pancakes are small pancakes, in the dough of which cottage cheese is abundantly added. They are usually sweet.
Deruny is a spicy dish, which, nevertheless, is served rather on the third. These are grated potato pancakes, deliciously seasoned with sour cream.
Good drinks are also appreciated in Ukraine. Among the ancient drinks, those obtained by fermentation are especially popular. This is honey, beer, kvass. Both uzvars and compotes are loved here.
Vodka as a kind of national drink appeared only in the XIV century, but a huge number of tinctures are made on its basis. In vodka, they insist on berries, fruits, even dried fruits.
Varenukha - vodka, warmed up, but not brought to a boil, with the addition of honey and spices.
Wine in Ukraine is produced in two regions, in the south of the country, including in the Kherson region, and in Transcarpathia, where the unique warm climate makes it possible to grow sweet grapes.
I am sure that you will definitely choose your own food to your taste, you just have to come to Ukraine.