8 Ukrainian Food Recipes

Even for those new to Ukrainian cuisine, you may already have some food associations. Perhaps you're familiar with borscht, the country's national dish. Or perhaps you've enjoyed chicken Kiev (or chicken Kyiv), a dish named for the country's capital city. But, what flavors and traditions embody Ukrainian cooking? And where do those traditions come from? There's much to explore in this country's rich culinary traditions.

Ukrainian food is full of earthy, rich flavors and comforting ingredients. Hearty stews, dumplings, and meat dishes are among many favorite foods. You'll also find elegance and artistry, as showcased in intricately decorated baked goods such as korovai (Ukrainian wedding bread).

And, actually, the intricate baked goods and everyday comfort foods of Ukraine have more in common than you might think. Both spring from the history and geography of Europe's second-largest country.

Ukraine is an agricultural center in Europe, famous for growing wheat and hearty vegetables that thrive in in the country's rich soil. Borscht, Ukraine's national dish, is a hearty beet stew that showcases the earthy flavors of these vegetables. Potatoes and cabbage are also often found in borscht recipes and are staples in Ukrainian cuisine. And, of course, bread and baked goods made from the country's wheat crops are also essential. Korovai is only one of many impressive baked goods that are enjoyed in Ukraine.

Learn more by exploring a list of popular Ukrainian food recipes that you can try at home.

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