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Belarus Recipes

A land of forests and lakes devoted to the potato. Not sure what to eat in Belarus? Start with Draniki, Kholodnik, Kulaga and Manna Kasha. Here are 6 authentic Belarus recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
DranikiMinsk, Belarus · easy · 45 minCrisp-edged potato pancakes fried golden and served with a generous spoon of sour cream.
Manna KashaMinsk, Belarus · easy · 15 minSmooth semolina milk porridge, lump-free and lightly sweet, topped with jam or butter.
MachankaMinsk, Belarus · medium · 70 minA rich pork and sour-cream gravy for dunking soft potato pancakes, a filling Belarusian country dish.
KulagaMinsk, Belarus · easy · 35 minA thick, warm berry and rye porridge sweetened to a jammy pudding, an old Belarusian forest-berry dessert.
Kartaflianaja BabkaMinsk, Belarus · easy · 85 minA Belarusian baked potato pudding: grated raw potato with fried onion and bacon, baked into a golden, creamy-centred casserole.
KholodnikMinsk, Belarus · easy · 65 minA vivid magenta Belarusian summer soup: cold beets in kefir with cucumber, dill and egg, served with hot boiled potatoes.
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