The main national dishes of Russia

Russian cuisine is famous for the whole world with its multicomponent dishes, marinades. In the west, Russia is associated with pancakes, pies, solyanka, caviar, borscht, vodka and pelmeni. These national dishes have a rich historical heritage.

Usually lunch consists of three dishes: the first, the second, the third (desserts and drinks).

As the first dish serves soup. A thick soup with cereals, vegetables and meat perfectly prepares the stomach for the reception of the following dish. Borsch, cabbage soup, beetroot, ears, solyanka, botvina, rassolnik, okroshka - these are all Russian national dishes. Most of them are served hot. This is due to the cool and even severe climate of Russia. They are hearty and delicious. All soups are refueling and consist of many ingredients and seasonings.

The second Russian national dishes - porridge, vegetables, meat and dough products with meat stuffing. Porridge became popular in the Middle Ages, this dish came from European peoples. Now, without it, there is not one breakfast of a child, and adults are not averse to eating porridge for a second. Especially popular are buckwheat, oatmeal, semolina, pearl barley and millet. In them it is customary to add oil, sugar, salt, and if desired, fruit, seasonings or jam.

Russian national dishes from vegetables are mashed potatoes, vegetable multicomponent stew. They are used as side dishes. Also for the second course vegetables can be fried or stewed, or even used in a raw form.

Shish kebabs, manti, pelmeni - these national dishes are served as independent They are so fond of Russian people that without them there is not a single feast.

Fish for the second served with or without garnish. It is cooked or fried. Many housewives bake it in the oven. Also, the fish is salted and dried.

After a meal, Russian people usually drink tea, coffee, kvass, jelly, mors. Sweet national dishes are varied: pancakes, gingerbreads, jam from berries and fruits, baked pastries. These desserts can cook almost all Russian housewives. Also, some traditions are associated with them, for example, it's customary to go to pancake for Shrovetide.

Russian national dishes are distinguished by the simplicity and absence of exotic ingredients. To prepare any of them, you do not need special culinary skills. Women are taught to cook from an early age.

From alcoholic beverages is famous for vodka, beer and mead. Ideal snack for vodka is caviar and pickled cucumbers, as well as tomatoes. Suitable for beer is dried and dried fish. Recently, wine and cognac have become popular.

Without bread, a Russian man's dinner is unthinkable. It is always placed in the center or at the edges of the table. In ancient times only black bread was eaten. Now they eat different kinds of food. Especially popular is black and white.

National dishes can be modified: the composition may include new ingredients, some ingredients may be missing or replaced with something else. Modern recipes fit organically into the list of existing ones and once again confirm that Russian cuisine is one of the most diverse in the world.