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Shashlyk: How to Make Russian Grilled Meat Skewers
Marinated meat grilled on skewers—a beloved Russian dish that originated in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Learn how to prepare this outdoor…
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Pelmeni: How to Make Russia’s Traditional Meat Dumplings at Home
Learn to make pelmeni, Russia's iconic meat dumplings with thin dough and juicy filling. These traditional Siberian dumplings are best served with…
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Buuzy: How to Make and Eat Traditional Buryat Dumplings
Buuzy are large steamed dumplings filled with minced meat, a signature Buryat dish from Irkutsk and the Lake Baikal region. The traditional…
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Ukha, Irkutsk: How to Cook Siberian Fish Soup at Home
A clear, fragrant fish soup made from freshwater fish, vegetables and herbs. In Irkutsk, it's traditionally prepared with salmon or trout from…
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Muksun fish: How to cure and serve Siberia’s delicate whitefish
Muksun is a delicate Siberian whitefish traditionally cured and served in Irkutsk. Learn to prepare this northern delicacy using the classic light-salting…
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Tea culture with milk and salt, Irkutsk: How to brew and taste the Buryat tradition
A traditional Buryat drink combining green tea, milk and salt—the signature beverage of Irkutsk and the Lake Baikal region. Learn how to…
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Ukha: How to Make Traditional Russian Fish Soup
A clear Russian soup made from root vegetables and fish such as sturgeon, cod, salmon, and catfish, and seasoned with herbs and…
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Solyanka: How to Make This Russian Sour Meat Soup
A thick, sour Russian soup made with multiple cured meats, pickled cucumbers, olives and a rich broth. Solyanka is hearty, savory comfort…
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Plov, Yekaterinburg: How to Cook Authentic Central Asian Rice Pilaf
A one-pot rice, meat and vegetable dish from Central Asia that has become a staple across Russia. Learn how to make authentic…
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Shashlik: How to Make This Marinated Grilled Meat at Home
Shashlik is skewered and grilled cubes of meat, typically marinated in onion, vinegar and spices. This Caucasian dish became a staple of…
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