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1 – Pelmeni (Пельмени) – Dumplings
Pelmeni originated in Siberia and the literal translation is “bread ears.”
They are one of the simplest and most delicious foods you can try in Russia.
This dish is much more than just dough and minced meat. When you are invited for a traditional Russian lunch or dinner, be prepared to be offered a portion of pelmeni with sour cream along with a shot of vodka.
In Russia, the right way to consume pelmeni is to boil them and eat them using a fork.
However, some Russians also fry pelmeni on a pan with various vegetables and spices.
Whatever you do, don’t dare to leave Russia without tasting the famous pelmeni!
2 – Blini (Блины) – Pancakes
Oh, blini! What would Russians do without them? The word ‘blini’ for Russians, is mostly associated with a dacha (holiday home), babushka (grandmother), and a samovar (old-school tea kettle).
If you ask any Russian person what is their best childhood memory, they would most certainly reply “babushkini blini” (grandmother’s pancakes).
The reason why blini are so different from the traditional pancakes which we are used to is that they are made in a different way.
Yeast dough and milk – these are the ingredients that make Blini extremely thin, light, and absolutely delicious!
During ‘maslenitsa’ (often translated as ‘butter week,’ a Slavic celebration that takes place the week before the Easter Lent), a lot of blini are made in homes and outdoor fairs.
If you visit Russia during ‘maslenitsa’, don’t miss your chance to try blini with honey, homemade yogurt, varenie (jam), or red caviar.
Rasstegai (Расстегай) – Pie
Rasstegai is a dish from the category of Russian pirogi (cakes and pies). It’s admired for its oval shape that fits perfectly in one’s hand.
The word rasstegai literally means “something that is unzipped”, and this explains why the shape is oval and the top of the pie is open.
Rasstegai can be made with minced meat and spices. However, traditionally, rasstegai was made with salmon fish and rice.
This is known to be a great main dish for those who don’t have much time for a meal.
Nowadays, rasstegai is often sold in small bakeries as well as small shops which are located in the metro stations (underground).
It is claimed by the locals that, when you live in a metropolitan city like Moscow, rasstegai can save your day, providing you with a delicious grab-and-go snack when you don’t have much time.
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