International Cooking: A Culinary Journey, 2E

Chapter 7Russia and Eastern

Europe

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Russia and the Eastern Europe countries have intertwined, conquering one another and then losing control.

Boundaries in Eastern Europe continue to change.

History

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Many invaders from Asia and Europe Iranians around 700 BC Germanic tribes about 200 BC Byzantine Empire during medieval times

Czars ruled from middle 1500’s until 1917

Russia

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Topography Russia

largest country in the world stretches across Europe and Asia

Ukraine second largest country in Europe

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nomadic tribes grilled and braised over open fire

later, braised and baked in stoves - needed heat for warmth

preserved by pickling and drying

Cooking Methods

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Bulgaria and Albania (in south of region) - Turkish and Middle Eastern influence

Countries in north (near Baltic Sea) -Scandinavian influence

Eastern Poland and Romania - Russian influence

Countries near Germany and Austria reflect their influence

Regions

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excellent farmland abundant grains

rye wheat buckwheat millet oats

Ukraine

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blinis shchi piroshki kasha zakuska

varenyky holubtsi

Russia Ukraine

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bigos beet or cabbage soups

potatoes mushrooms rich desserts

knedliky svickova palacinky

Poland Czech Republic

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paprikash strudel

mititei mamaliga

Hungary Romania

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hearty cuisine root vegetables, winter vegetables, pickled fruits and vegetables, dried fruits and vegetables, grains

heavy foods like meats, stews, and vegetables in sour cream sauces

Cuisine

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soups abundance of grains sour foods - flavored with vinegar, sour cream, horseradish

dill paprika in Hungary