National cuisine is an integral part of the country's culture. Undoubtedly, every nation is proud of its history, in the process of which gastronomic preferences were formed.

 

 

The national Ukrainian cuisine is of great interest. What is she like? And what factors influenced the emergence of such a variety of dishes? Since ancient times, Ukraine has been geographically located at the intersection of important trade routes, which directly contributed to the emergence of an increasing number of new products. The favorable climate for growing vegetables, fruits and cereals is also important. And we must not forget about cultural exchange, including culinary traditions and preferences, between different peoples at certain periods of the formation of the state.

 

 

So what are the features of Ukrainian national cuisine? Baking bread and bakery products is the basis of nutrition and tradition of the Ukrainian people, from unleavened cakes thousands of years ago to more complex recipes today.

The main difference is the complexity of the cooking technology: one dish can go through several stages of heat treatment. For example, first the products are boiled, and then they are also baked or stewed. Red borscht, without which it is impossible to imagine Ukrainian cuisine, is prepared in this way: vegetables are first fried and stewed, and then boiled. This technology allows any dish to remain juicy, retain its aroma and acquire a bright taste.

 

 

It should be noted that eggs, sunflower oil, garlic, dill, horseradish are often used in cooking. Also in the diet of Ukrainians are beets, potatoes, sauerkraut, onions, pickles and tomatoes, legumes, fish. Not a single meal is complete without cabbage rolls, homemade sausages, bacon, dumplings and jellied meat with horseradish.

There is an opinion that without meat and lard, food will not be satisfying. Therefore, the Ukrainian people are very fond of eating animal products. Boiled, baked, fried, stewed - a variety of methods of cooking meat will satisfy the gastronomic needs of any gourmet.

Ukrainian cuisine is not only food, but also a symbol of ethnic identity that is passed down from generation to generation. The dishes are mostly simple, yet tasty and aromatic at the same time. And the whole secret is in love, which every housewife puts into the cooking process.