Russian Cuisine

29 dishes · Community built

Russian Dishes

#1

Borscht

The great beetroot soup of Eastern Europe — a deep crimson soup of beetroot, cabbage, potato, carrot and meat in a sour ...

#2

Blini

Russia's iconic thin pancakes — made from yeasted buckwheat or wheat batter and cooked in a hot pan. Served at Maslenits...

#3

Beef Stroganoff

Thinly sliced beef in a soured cream and mustard sauce — one of Russia's most internationally recognised dishes, created...

#4

Pelmeni

Russian meat dumplings — small, precise parcels of minced pork, beef or lamb in unleavened dough, boiled and served with...

#5

Golubtsy

Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and minced meat, simmered in a tomato-sour cream sauce.

#6

Grechnevaya Kasha

Toasted buckwheat groats simmered until fluffy, a staple Russian side dish.

#7

Kulich

A tall, sweet Russian Easter bread studded with dried fruit and topped with white icing.

#8

Pashtet

A smooth liver pâté, richly seasoned and spread on bread, a staple of the Russian table.

#9

Blinchiki

Thin Russian crepes filled with sweet cheese or savory meat, folded into neat parcels.

#10

Okroshka

Russia's summer cold soup — raw vegetables (radish, cucumber, spring onion), cold boiled potatoes, egg and meat or fish,...

#11

Vinegret

A colorful beet salad with potato, carrot, pickles, and peas, dressed in oil.

#12

Forshmak

A finely minced spread of salted herring, apple, and onion, a classic Russian appetizer.

#13

Pashka

A rich, pyramid-shaped sweet cheese dessert made from farmer's cheese, traditionally served at Easter.

#14

Kotleti

Pan-fried ground meat patties, similar to a Russian-style meatball or cutlet, bound with bread and egg.

#15

Kulebyaka

A large, elegant pastry loaf filled with layers of salmon, rice, mushroom, and egg.

#16

Shchi

A traditional cabbage soup, sour and hearty, often made with meat stock and sauerkraut.

#17

Kotlety po Kievski

A breaded chicken cutlet stuffed with herbed butter, which bursts out when cut, a Russian classic.

#18

Medovik

A many-layered honey cake with thin sponge layers and rich sour cream frosting.

#19

Oladyi

Small, thick Russian pancakes made with yeasted batter, served with sour cream or jam.

#20

Guriev Kasha

A rich, layered semolina pudding baked with caramelized milk skin and candied nuts.

#21

Zharkoye

A rustic braised meat and potato stew, simmered slowly in a clay pot.

#22

Selyodka pod Shuboi

Layered herring salad coated in beetroot, carrot, potato, and mayonnaise, a festive Russian dish.

#23

Kholodets

A savory meat aspic made by slow-cooking pork or beef bones until the broth sets into a natural jelly.

#24

Rassolnik

A tangy soup made with pickled cucumbers, barley, and kidney, distinctive for its sour brine flavor.

#25

Solyanka

A thick, tangy soup with a mix of meats or fish, pickles, olives, and lemon.

#26

Pirozhki

Small baked or fried buns filled with meat, cabbage, potato, or other savory or sweet fillings.

#27

Syrniki

Sweet farmer's cheese pancakes, lightly fried and often served with sour cream or jam.

#28

Olivier Salad

A creamy salad of diced potato, carrot, egg, pickles, and peas, bound in mayonnaise, often with meat.

#29

Ukha

A clear, delicate fish soup, typically made with a mix of freshwater fish.

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