Russian cuisine is famous all over the world for its multicomponent dishes, marinades. In the west, Russia is associated with pancakes, pies, hodgepodge, caviar, borsch, vodka and dumplings. These national dishes have a rich historical heritage.
Usually lunch consists of three dishes: first, second, third (desserts and drinks).
The soup is the first course. Thick soup with cereals, vegetables and meat perfectly prepares the stomach for the reception of the next dish. Borsch, cabbage soup, beetroot soup, fish soup, solyanka, botvini, pickle, okroshka - these are all Russian national dishes. Most of them are served hot. This is due to the cool and even harsh climate of Russia. They are hearty and tasty. All soups are dressing and are made up of many ingredients and seasonings.
The second Russian national dishes are porridge, vegetables, meat and dough products with meat filling. Porridge became popular in the Middle Ages, this dish came from European nations. Now, no child’s breakfast can do without it, and adults are not averse to eating porridge for a second. Buckwheat, oat, semolina, pearl barley and millet are especially popular. It is customary to add oil, sugar, salt, and, if desired, fruit, seasonings or preserves.
The national dishes of Russia from vegetables are mashed potatoes, multi-component vegetable stew. They are used as side dishes. Also, for main dishes, vegetables can be fried or stewed, or even used raw.
Shish kebabs, manti, dumplings - these national dishes are served as independents. They are so fond of Russian people that not a single feast can do without them.
The second fish is served with or without a side dish. It is boiled or fried. Many housewives bake it in the oven. Also, the fish is salted and dried.
After eating, it is customary for Russian people to drink tea, coffee, kvass, kissel, and fruit drink. Sweet national dishes are varied: pancakes, gingerbread cookies, fruit and berry jam, pastry. Almost all Russian housewives can cook these desserts. Some traditions are also associated with them, for example, it’s customary to go to pancakes for Shrovetide.
National dishes of Russia are distinguished by their simplicity and lack of exotic ingredients. To prepare any of them does not require special culinary skills. Women are taught to cook from an early age.
From alcoholic drinks vodka, beer and mead are famous. The ideal
snack for vodka is caviar and pickled cucumbers, as well as tomatoes. For beer suitable dried and dried fish. Recently, wine and cognac have become popular.
Without bread, a Russian man’s lunch is unthinkable. It is always placed in the center or at the edges of the table. In ancient times, only brown bread was eaten. Now they eat different varieties. Black and white is especially popular.
National dishes may vary: new ingredients may be included, some ingredients may be missing or replaced with something else. Modern recipes organically fit into the list of existing ones and once again confirm that Russian cuisine is one of the most diverse in the world.