Kyiv, Ukraine
Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 | 2 minute read | Updated at Saturday, Sep 30, 2023
Delightful Dumplings of Dreams: Kyiv’s Kiev-tastic Kosher Koumiss
🌳🌺 Kyiv, Ukraine - a city as vibrant and fascinating as its cuisine! 🍲🍛
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🥕 Borsch - The Queen of Ukrainian Dishes 👑! This beet-based soup is a must-try, bursting with flavors from beets, cabbage, carrots, and often potatoes, with the addition of mushrooms, beans, or even prunes for a twist. It’s usually served with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of bread, making it a hearty meal in itself. 🍠🥖
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🐟 Ukrainian Fish Soup (Shchi) - A comforting soup filled with white fish, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and dill. It’s a perfect blend of flavors for those cold Kyiv days. ❄️🐟
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🥘 Varenyky (Pierogi) - These delicious dumplings are stuffed with a variety of fillings such as potatoes, mushrooms, cottage cheese, or even blueberries! Don’t forget to try them with sour cream and butter. 🥚🧀
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🍲 Holy Trinity (Sviatohosphit) - A traditional Ukrainian meat dish made from equal parts of pork, veal, and chicken, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce. It’s often served with boiled potatoes or rice. 🐖🐄🍗
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🥘 Kotletschi - These breaded, pan-fried meat patties are another popular dish in Kyiv. They can be made from beef, pork, chicken, or even mushrooms, and they’re usually served with potatoes or mashed root vegetables. 🍖🥔
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🍞 Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Deruni) - Thin, unleavened pancakes made from cottage cheese and potatoes, fried in oil, then often topped with sour cream and herbs. A delicious and unique take on pancakes! 🧀🥔
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🍰 Kiev Cake (Kyivskyi Tort) - This iconic dessert is a must-try for any sweet tooth! Layers of chocolate sponge cake, filled with cream and jam, topped with a nutty chocolate shell that’s shaped like the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra bell towers. 🍫🍰
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🥣 Cold Beet Soup (Shubo) - A refreshing summer treat made from beets, kefir, garlic, and dill. It’s usually served cold and can be found in many street food stalls during the hot Kyiv summers. ☀️🥕
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🥖 Khachapuri - Although originally from Georgia, this cheesy bread boat has made its way to Ukrainian menus. It’s filled with melted cheese and sometimes an egg, making it a perfect comfort food. 🇬🇪🧀
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🍲 Potato Pancakes (Dyuvyinki) - Thin, crispy pancakes made from grated potatoes, onions, and flour, fried in oil until golden brown. They’re often served with sour cream or apple sauce. 🥔🥞