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Calories - 550–700 per 200 gramms
Sour Creame Cake / Kovrishka
1. Prepare the base: Mix the baking soda into the sour cream and let it sit for a minute to activate.
2. Mix: Combine the sugar, eggs, butter, and jam. Add the sour cream mixture, then stir in the flour.
3. Add-ins: Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
4. Preparpe the Pan: Grease a deep frying pan (or a cake mold) with butter. The recipe specifically mentions sprinkling the greased pan with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the pan. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30–40 minutes.
Estimate: ~90 Calories per one
Potato Pancakes / Draniki
1. Combine: Finely grate potatoes and onion; squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
2. Mix: Incorporate the egg, flour, and seasoning until the batter is well-bound.
3. Shape: Dollop generous spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot skillet, pressing gently to form uniform rounds.
4. Fry: Sear over medium heat until the edges are crisp and both sides reach a deep golden brown.
Estimate 450 Calories per serving
Hearty Beef & Bean Stew
1. Sear: Fry the bacon until crispy; remove and sear the beef cubes in the remaining fat until browned.
2. Sauté: Add diced onion, carrot, and paprika. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and zira for one minute.
3. Simmer: Pour in tomatoes and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Finish: Add the white and red beans. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until the beef is tender.
Estimate 150 Calories per one syrnik
Syrniki or Quark patties
1. Combine: Press the tvorog and banana through a sieve. Add the egg, 3 tablespoons of flour, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 8g of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
2. Mix: Mix everything until you reach a smooth, uniform consistency.
3. Shape: Roll the mixture into balls and coat them (dredge) in flour.
4. Fry: Fry in a pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Estimate 245 Calories per 250ml serving
Green Shchi (Sorrel Soup)
A vibrant heritage classic. Boil meat in 2L water. Prep sorrel, chop, and steep in boiling water for 5 mins before adding to broth onions and carrots.
633 Calories per serving
Potato Pizza with Salmon
Boil 1kg potatoes; mash with egg, oil, and flour. Shape crust and bake at 200°C for 20 mins. Add salmon and cream cheese toppings; warm for 5 mins.
185 kcal per patty
Golden Egg & Potato Patties
Mash boiled potatoes with butter. Mix in grated boiled eggs, herbs, and one raw egg. Shape, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden-brown.
520–630 kcal per wrap
Chicken Kebab On The Onion
Marinate thighs in yogurt/spices for 2h. Stack on skewer with onion base. Roast at 180°C for 2h. Serve in lavash with garlic sauce and Your Favorite Veggies.