This is a variation of ‘Chirashi-zushi’ that is a type of Sushi. ‘Chirashi-zushi’ is a kind of decorated rice salad and a variety of ingredients can be used. Teriyaki Chicken is my Aussie family’s favourite ingredient. Today I added all leftover salad vegetables that I could find in the fridge. Radish was surprisingly good. Makes …
The most famous Ukrainian dish is definitely ‘Borscht’. There are many variations as it is cooked in many different countries. They say every region in Ukraine has its own ‘Borscht’. This soup is so famous and even I often cook it in Melbourne, Australia, and I am Japanese. Today I served ‘Borscht’ with ‘Pampushky’, Ukrainian …
What a cute name ‘Pampushky’ is for these Ukrainian bread rolls! The singular form is ‘Pampushka’ and that sounds even cuter. ‘Pampushky’ have similar texture to Doughnuts, and they can be baked or fried. The world famous Ukrainian Soup ‘Borscht’ is often served with ‘Pampushky’ with ‘Garlic & Dill Oil’. If you like Garlic Bread …
The filling of my ‘Crumbed Chicken Patties’, that is inspired by Chicken Kyiv, is the mixture of Garlic, Parsley & Cheese. I started to use Cheese instead of Butter because Butter often leaks, and Cheese is easier to work with. But today, I used Butter. Just like Ukrainian Chicken Kyiv. Butter didn’t leak at all. …
I have seen this ‘Cucumber & Radish Salad’ in many photos taken in Ukraine, and I did a little bit of research about the common ingredients of it. I am confident this salad is quite close to the ‘Cucumber & Radish Salad’ that many Ukrainian people make. It is very refreshing and delicious. Makes 4 …
When I make Beetroot & Potato Salad, I usually add Sour Cream and Japanese Mayonnaise. Today I decided to use vinaigrette to make this Ukrainian inspired salad, but this is my super easy version. I thought the brine in the jar of Dill Pickles can be used as vinaigrette, so I used it to season …
I heard that Potato Pancakes are very popular in Ukraine. Ukrainian style Potato Pancakes are made with mostly Potatoes. You only need a small amount of Flour. To achieve that, you got to drain the grated Potatoes and remove excess water. You might be interested in my ‘Potato & Smoked Salmon Pancakes’. Makes 10 x …
Many years ago, I learned how to cook Macedonian style Pancake from my Macedonian neighbour. I was surprised as it was quite different from the Pancakes that I usually cook. She used Greek style Yoghurt to make thick batter and a lot of Oil to fry it. Today I used Cottage Cheese instead of Yoghurt …
Today is 5 March, 2022. Currently people in Ukraine are in the unthinkable tragic situation being under attack by Russian dictator Putin’s army, which invaded Ukraine on 24 February. I cooked this Ukrainian inspired dish today as I prayed for the people in Ukraine to survive this horror. May peace return to them very soon. …
This Ukrainian inspired delicious Mushroom Sauce is great with Chicken, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Savoury Pancakes, Rice, Bread, and many other things. It is absolutely easy to make and delicious. Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1/2 Onion *finely chopped OR cut into small pieces1 clove Garlic *finely chopped8 Mushrooms *about 180g, cut into small pieces OR thinly …
Some Apples were turning wrinkly and I stewed them. I stored the stewed Apple in the fridge. On a hot day, I ate the chilled stewed Apple with leftover whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. As I always have a jar of Rum-steeped Sultanas, I poured some over the Ice Cream. And it was bloody …
This is the very basic Yoghurt Jelly. Based on this recipe, I made Yoghurt Mousse, Orange Yoghurt Mousse, Blueberry Yoghurt Jelly, and other Yoghurt desserts. I haven’t shared this very basic one. So, here it is. By replacing some of the Milk in this recipe with Fruit Juice, whipped Cream OR whipped Egg White, and …
