Exploring The Food in Ukraine | A Unique Gastronomic Experience

One of the best ways to get to know and experience a certain culture is by exploring its cuisine. Think about it, it’s a culturally enriching experience all while keeping your palate happy. This certainly rings true when exploring the culture of Ukraine.

For a fully immersive experience, we highly recommend that you personally visit the country to interact with the locals and, of course, try the best and most authentic food in Ukraine. If you’re lucky, you can even date a beautiful Ukrainian woman and let her be your guide

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So if you ever find yourself in Ukraine, here’s a list of traditional Ukrainian foods and drinks you shouldn’t miss trying:

• Perogies
  This is probably the Ukrainian version of a dumpling, but instead of meat, it is filled with potatoes and sauerkraut. As a result, you get this hearty and filling appetizer.
  
  If you want it to be more savory, mix in some bacon bits in the potato and sauerkraut filling. They are then deep-fried until the pastry cover is slightly browned and crisp.


• Pastrmalija
  This pastry dish is regarded as the Slavic equivalent of pizza. All of its ingredients are similar, such as dough and meat. There are major differences that set this dish apart from Italian pizza.
  
  For starters, the dough is oval-shaped and the meat used is squared chunks of lamb or sheep. The name is derived from the word pastrma, which means salted and dried meat.


• Holubtsi
  Ukraine has its own version of cabbage rolls called holubtsi. However, what’s inside can vary depending on the region. For example: In the Carpathian region, they stuff their holubtsi with corn grits. On the other hand, locals in Poltava fill theirs with buckwheat groats. Wherever you are in the country, you can be sure to taste some delicious holubtsi.


• Salo
  Meat is pretty much a staple in Ukraine. But this dish, in particular, is considered by many as one of the national favorites. It’s also a perfect dish when you’re out drinking with friends. The saltiness of the pork can overpower the bitterness of alcohol.


• Ryazhenka
  Normally, you’d eat yogurt while it’s still cold. But not in Ukraine. Ryazhenka is a yogurt-based soup. Basically, the dish requires pasteurized milk to be boiled in a clay pot for at least eight hours. Next, it is mixed with sour cream so it starts fermenting. The best part is some slightly burnt bits, which improves the texture. This is a great stew during cold weather.


• Syrniki
  Want something light for breakfast? Then syrniki is the ideal dish. Made from cottage cheese, flour, eggs, and sugar, this pastry is perfect to start off your day. The best part is you can pair it with your favorite spread, such as jam or butter. Despite its simple appearance, syrniki is quite meticulous to make.

There are plenty of other dishes worth trying as long as you have an adventurous palate. But your Ukrainian culinary experience will be so much better if you share it with beautiful Ukrainian women.

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