Ukrainian Cuisine
Top 20 Ukrainian Dishes: A Guide to Traditional Food
Explore 20 well-known Ukrainian dishes, from borshch and varenyky to Carpathian banosh, Christmas kutia and Lviv syrnyk.
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Ukrainian Cuisine
Explore regional dishes, home cooking and festive food traditions from Ukraine.
30 FOOD STORIES · SOURCED GUIDES
Start with the top 20 Ukrainian dishes.
Follow a broad introduction, then explore individual dishes, regional cooking and seasonal traditions.
DISHES & TRADITIONS
Explore Ukrainian food by dish.
Each article has its own image, US English search phrases, questions and further reading.
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Ukrainian Borshch: Beet Soup, Regional Recipes and Heritage
Learn about Ukrainian borshch, its beet-based variations, common accompaniments and UNESCO-recognised cooking culture.
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Ukrainian Varenyky: Dumpling Dough, Fillings and Serving Ideas
Explore Ukrainian varenyky, from tender dough and savory potato fillings to sweet cherry dumplings and traditional toppings.
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Holubtsi: Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and Regional Fillings
Discover Ukrainian holubtsi, cabbage leaves wrapped around rice, meat or grains, with practical notes on regional variations.
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Deruny: Ukrainian Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream
Make sense of deruny, Ukrainian-style potato pancakes, with notes on grating, crisp edges and serving them hot.
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Chicken Kyiv: Herb Butter, Crisp Coating and a Careful Cut
Learn the defining idea behind Chicken Kyiv: chicken wrapped around seasoned butter, coated and cooked until crisp.
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Hutsul Banosh: Carpathian Cornmeal with Bryndza
Explore Hutsul banosh, a Carpathian cornmeal dish commonly served with sheep cheese and crisp pork toppings.
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Syrnyky: Ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Prepare syrnyky, tender Ukrainian cottage cheese pancakes, with practical tips for choosing cheese and keeping the batter soft.
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Nalysnyky: Ukrainian Thin Crepes with Sweet or Savory Fillings
Learn about nalysnyky, thin Ukrainian crepes that can be rolled around cheese, fruit or savory fillings.
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Pampushky: Ukrainian Garlic Buns for Borshch
Bake soft Ukrainian pampushky and finish them with garlic and herbs for a classic borshch accompaniment.
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Kutia: Ukrainian Christmas Eve Wheat Pudding
Discover kutia, a Ukrainian ritual dish of grain, poppy seed and honey served during Christmas Eve and other winter observances.
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Kapusniak: Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup
Make sense of kapusniak, a Ukrainian cabbage soup built around sauerkraut, broth and vegetables.
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Uzvar: Ukrainian Dried Fruit Compote
Prepare uzvar, a Ukrainian drink made by simmering dried fruit, and learn why it often appears on festive tables.
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Poltava Halushky: Ukrainian Dumplings from Poltava
Learn about Poltava halushky, soft dumplings that can be made from wheat, buckwheat or corn flour and served in several ways.
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Kulish: Ukrainian Millet Porridge and Campfire Stew
Explore kulish, a Ukrainian millet-based dish, with a practical overview of grain, broth and common additions.
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Green Borshch: Ukrainian Sorrel Soup with Egg
Cook a bright bowl of Ukrainian green borshch with sorrel, potatoes, herbs and egg, while allowing for household variations.
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Pyrizhky: Ukrainian Baked or Fried Filled Pies
Make pyrizhky, Ukrainian small pies with savory or sweet fillings, and choose a baked or fried method from a complete recipe.
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Verhuny: Ukrainian Twisted Fried Pastries
Explore verhuny, a crisp twisted Ukrainian pastry, with practical notes on dough, frying and serving.
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Kruchenyky: Ukrainian Stuffed Meat Rolls
Learn how kruchenyky are assembled as Ukrainian meat rolls with a savory filling, then braised or baked until tender.
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Holodets: Ukrainian Jellied Meat and Serving Notes
Understand holodets, a chilled Ukrainian jellied meat dish, with careful cooking, chilling and serving guidance.
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Lviv Syrnyk: Ukrainian Cheesecake with Raisins and Chocolate
Explore Lviv syrnyk, a baked fresh-cheese dessert often finished with raisins or chocolate glaze.
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Kyiv Cake: Meringue, Nuts and a Ukrainian Bakery Classic
Discover Kyiv cake, a layered Ukrainian dessert made with crisp meringue, nuts and buttercream.
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Paska: Ukrainian Easter Bread and Baking Traditions
Bake or learn about paska, Ukrainian Easter bread, and the festive traditions that surround its preparation.
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Mlyntsi: Ukrainian Pancakes for Sweet and Savory Fillings
Learn about mlyntsi, thin Ukrainian pancakes served plain or rolled with sweet and savory fillings.
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Carpathian Mushroom Soup: Ukrainian Forest Mushrooms and Broth
Explore a Carpathian-style Ukrainian mushroom soup with dried porcini, potatoes and herbs.
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Hrechaniky: Ukrainian Buckwheat Patties
Make hrechaniky, Ukrainian buckwheat patties, from cooked grains with a binding ingredient and simple seasoning.
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Salo and Rye Bread: A Ukrainian Table Snack
Learn what salo is and how thin slices are served with rye bread, garlic and pickled vegetables.
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Ukrainian Borshch by Region: Beet, Green and Local Variations
Compare Ukrainian borshch variations by region and ingredient without treating one household recipe as universal.
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Cherry Varenyky: Ukrainian Sweet Dumplings
Make sweet Ukrainian varenyky filled with cherries, with tips for containing the juices and serving them warm.
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Sviat Vechir: Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dishes and Kutia
Explore Sviat Vechir, the Ukrainian Christmas Eve meal, through its regional dishes, including kutia, varenyky and holubtsi.
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