5 Russian Dishes That Should Be on Your Plate Right Now

Russian food is slowly dominating the culinary scene, but still isn’t as popular as its western counterpart. This should be reason enough to explore the diverse food setting in the country.

Borscht is a chunky, cold stew made with sour cream, which is balanced out by the sweetness, and the red of the beet. Sweet and sour cabbage is cooked in red wine vinegar, applesauce, butter and onions. Diced apples, sugar, bay leaves and cloves are added on top. Similar to a pancake, Blini is made from unleavened dough, usually topped with savory or sweet toppings such as minced beef, caviar, or apples. Khachapuri is thick, crusty bread shaped like a boat and filled with varieties of melted cheese. If you think cold soup does not taste nice, Potato Okroshka defies this notion. It is made from buttermilk, potatoes and onions, garnished with dill.Morozhenoe is a Russian version of ice-cream.