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Russian
food dishes online
Welcome to Russian Cooking
for Kiwis, dedicated to helping New Zealanders to make
and enjoy some of the many traditional Russian food
dishes.
Despite a history punctuated with
food shortages, Russian cooks still managed to create
delicious, wholesome and nourishing dishes for their
families and guests.
Many traditional Russian food dishes are
'one pot' meals - hearty peasant fare like meat and
vegetable soups made from seasonally available vegetables
and meats, accompanied by dark coarse bread.
Those lucky enough to have gardens and
duchas (weekend country homes) grew their own fruits
and vegetables which were carefully harvested, picked
and preserved so they could enjoy them in the winter
months.
The influences of 'invading' cultures have also made
their mark on Russian culinary traditions - the Vikings
introduced preserving methods, and the Mongols and Tartars
brought spices, grilled meats, pickled cabbage and techniques
for making sour cream.
To Kiwis, Russia may conjure up images of repression,
extreme cold and of course, vodka. However if you have
ever have the pleasure of sitting down to a meal in
a Russian home, you will discover that one of Russia's
best kept secrets is her food.
Not all of the ingredients used in traditional Russian
food dishes are available in New Zealand, so we have
tested and amended recipes using readily available substitutes
that help to preserve the traditional flavours.
“Preyatnova appeteta”
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