Ukrainian Dishes
Ukrainians often eat varenyky with sour cream. However, there is a specific type of varenyky that is served as a dessert and is filled with a berry that shares its name with a famous Ukrainian symbol. What is this berry?
Cherries
Fish and Chips is a classic English dish. But what is the specific type of fish traditionally used, and why is it fried in batter rather than grilled?
Cod or Haddock. It is fried in batter to keep the fish moist and to make it crispy.
Kutia is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dish. It is made with wheat, poppy seeds, and honey. But why is it important to eat it first, before any other dish on Christmas Eve?
Because it is a symbol of prosperity and a good harvest for the coming year. It is a ritual dish.
Borscht is famous for its red color, which comes from beetroot. However, in some traditional Ukrainian recipes, a different ingredient is added to give it a slight sour taste. What is this ingredient?
Sour cream, kvass, or beet kvass
A "Full English Breakfast" is famous worldwide. However, in the UK, there is a dish called "Bubble and Squeak." What is it made from, and why does it have this funny name?
It is made from leftover vegetables (usually potatoes and cabbage) fried together. It is called "Bubble and Squeak" because of the sounds it makes while frying in the pan.
In England, "Afternoon Tea" is a tradition. But what is the difference between "Afternoon Tea" and "High Tea"?
Afternoon Tea is a light snack (tea, sandwiches, cakes) usually served around 4 PM. High Tea is a heavier, working-class meal (meat, bread, tea) served around 6 PM.
Salo is a symbol of Ukrainian cuisine. But which part of the pig is used to make the highest quality salo, and why is it considered a healthy fat?
The back (or belly) of the pig. It is considered healthy because it contains a high amount of oleic acid (like olive oil).
Yorkshire Pudding is a staple of the Sunday Roast. But why is it called a "pudding" if it is not sweet and looks like a bread roll?
In British English, the word "pudding" historically refers to any dish cooked in a pot or oven, not just desserts. It was originally cooked under the roasting meat to catch the drippings.
In Ukraine, there is a tradition of cooking "Kolyvo" (Коливо) for remembrance days. What is the main ingredient of Kolyvo, and how is it different from Kutia?
The main ingredient is boiled wheat (or rice). It is different from Kutia because it is usually served without honey and poppy seeds, and it is used for funerals, not Christmas.
This traditional Ukrainian dish is made from dough, but unlike varenyky, it is not boiled. It is usually baked in the oven and has a sweet filling. What is it called?
Plyatsok or Pyrih
This English dessert is made with layers of fruit, bread, and custard. It is often associated with a famous English school. What is the name of this dessert, and which school is it?
Eton Mess. It is associated with Eton College.
Both Ukrainian and English cuisines have a dish made from dough with filling. Ukrainians have Varenyky, and the English have "Dumplings" (in stew). But what is the key difference in how they are traditionally served?
Varenyky are usually served as a separate dish with sour cream or fried onions. English dumplings are usually served as a side dish inside a stew or soup.