What is the most popular Foods in Russia

You’ve may have heard much about the Russian cuisine with the variety and strangeness of flavors. Here are some of the most popular foods in Russia you should taste once travel to this country. Surely they can “wow” you with surprises!

Rassolnik

Made with barley, carrots, beef, pow-taters, and… pickles, rassolnik is a traditional (which has existed for more than 500 years) but quite strange-in-taste soup for you to enjoy in Russia. The popular soup with beef is so delicious and strangely good with the flavor of pickles (dill pickles in jar). Some people eat this with a dollop of sour cream. So, just enjoy and discover yourself if the add is needed!

Salad Olivier – Russian Potato Salad

The Russian create so many delicious salads. One of the most popular and traditional is Salad Olivier, which was originally created by the French Chef, M. Olivier and then considered as one of the Russian dishes. In Russia, this plays a big part in every meal, and everyone here loves it much! However, this food has many different recipes which you can choose to eat with meat or meatless. There would be even greater if it’s added boiled chicken as well as bologna.

Piroshki

This kind of yeast buns is mostly popular in Russia and all over Eastern Europe. As known, the food is made with white flour, filled with anything you love, from cottage and jam to potatoes and cabbage. Even more, it would be delicious with quick skillet-roasted onions, which have brown exterior look but still remain crunch when you bite! So, grab one for a quick lunch while you are on the go!

Borshcht

One of the most famous Russian traditional foods, this beet soup seems to be a strange taste for soup to many Westerners. But it’s worth trying and discovering why this is one the Russia’s most popular dishes. Made fully of vegetables and meat, this contains layered flavors that you can gradually enjoy, especially when it’s added up with a dollop of fresh sour cream.

Shashlik – Russian Kebab

This is a Turk/Russ type of kebab that is much popular in Russia. The meat is marinated in a special way which makes the meat soft and very tasty. Made with robust skewered lamb and onion, grilled to perfection, combined with vegetables, and then served with sauce of tomatoes, herbs, and prunes, Shashlik is definitely the outstanding flavor for who enjoys grilled dish.