Olivier Salad - Belarusian Foods
- When a Belgian cook introduced Olivier salad in the 1860s, it quickly gained incredible popularity among the Moscow public. Nowadays, no New Year celebration is complete without Olivier salad, often called Russian salad.
- Due to the common historical links with the Soviet Union, this traditional Russian salad became popular in other post-Soviet countries, especially in Belarus. The recipe may differ a bit depending on each family’s preferences.
- However, the most common ingredients are diced boiled potatoes, carrots, diced pickles, green peas, eggs, onions, diced cooked chicken, or sausage. The ready-to-eat salad is sprinkled with salt and pepper and dressed with mayonnaise.
Sbiten: Hot Honey Drink - Belarusian Foods
- Sbiten is a traditional Belarusian hot drink, very much loved by people during wintertime. It is often referred to as a Slavic glühwein, although usually doesn’t include alcohol. Sbiten dates back to the 12th century and was very popular till the 19th century, when tea and coffee became widespread, replacing traditional hot beverages.
- Like some other popular Belarusian drinks, sbiten’s main ingredient is honey blended with water, spices, and herbs. Some modern recipes may also include various alcoholic drinks, such as red wine, but sbiten is invariably garnished with mint leaves or cinnamon sticks.
Nalistniki - Belarusian Foods
- Indeed, they have always been popular with Belarusians, both on holidays and in everyday life. In appearance, nalistniki look like ordinary pancakes, but are much thinner than typical pancakes and have little taste on their own so are used for wrapping different fillings.
- As an everyday dish, they are typically served with vegetables, cheese, mushrooms, or varenje (sweet berry jam), while for a festive table, nalistniki are often filled with red or black caviar and topped with sour cream.
Sorrel Soup - Belarusian Foods
- Once considered a weed, sorrel became incredibly popular in Belarus and Russia. The soup made from sorrel is deemed nutritious and is consumed mainly in spring or early summer when we most need the vitamins.
- The basic recipe includes sorrel, potatoes, carrots, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, and beef or chicken broth as a base, but the vegetarian version is also quite delicious.
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