CONVERGENCE SEPT-OCT 2017

Travel
WHAT TO EAT?
Russian food isn't about boiled
cabbage and meat if that is what
you're thinking. On the contrary, the
cuisine is diverse with influences
from Northern and Central Europe
and the Middle East. If you're a
foodie, try the beef stroganoff which
are sautéed pieces of beef served
in a sauce with sour cream. If you're
looking for something lighter or as
a snack, pirozhkis are meat pies that
are either baked or fried. The pies
are small enough to be held in your
hand and either stuffed with savoury
or sweet fillings. A similar food to
the pirozhkis is the pelmenis which
are meat dumplings. Pelmenis are
made with flour, salt, water and eggs
and later filled with meat and boiled.
The boiled meat dumplings are
often served with a generous dollop
of sour cream.
Vegetarians should definitely try the
borscht as it is a hugely popular
traditional beet soup that is served
both hot and cold. The soup is
primarily made with beet and other
vegetables which include carrots,
leeks and cabbage. The nonvegetarian
has chicken broth or even
bacon for added flavour. For
something sweet, try a blini which
are thin pancakes made from wheat
and it comes as no surprise that it is
served with sour cream.
Beef stroganoff
Borscht
Blini pancakes
Pelmeni dumplings
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