{"id":1685,"date":"2025-06-04T15:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/?p=1685"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:38:38","slug":"let-me-take-you-into-the-heart-of-ukrainian-cultural-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/2025\/06\/04\/let-me-take-you-into-the-heart-of-ukrainian-cultural-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Let me take you into the heart of Ukrainian cultural food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e22bc0370d23fe077ba09fe1e01f28a8\">When I ask Evelina Vinicenko what Ukrainian food means to her, she doesn\u2019t hesitate: \u201cIt\u2019s not about trends or plating or even just ingredients. It\u2019s about holding onto something when everything else is being taken from you. It\u2019s about memory you can taste. It\u2019s survival served warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d2e038215530b5c8d6d013cb16b3065\">&#8220;To truly understand the spirit of a place, you need to taste what its people have carried through war, winter, and celebration: their food&#8221;, says Evelina. While many picture Ukraine through its resilience, deep history, and endless fields of sunflowers, it&#8217;s at the table that its true essence is revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b8a73fccc6e9d7d0ae41c2d0ab3c640\">Evelina Vinicenko, a proud Ukrainian who also shares her rich Lithuanian heritage, opens the door to her culture with recipes her grandmother passed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/IMG_8331-1022x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1686 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1022px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1022\/1024;width:292px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-717527c064631a62bc1f12f4a8d2ae94\">She begins with <strong>\u0160altibar\u0161\u010diai<\/strong>, a cold beetroot soup that dazzles the eyes before it even touches the tongue. As she explains, it&#8217;s \u201cfermented beet tang meets the creaminess of buttermilk, sharpened by fresh dill, grounded by warm roasted potatoes. It can have an unexpected taste at first, but one taste often leads to an undeniable craving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/7da4a52b-06af-4f21-b469-0abf293f4fdc-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1690 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <strong>\u0160altibar\u0161\u010diai<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e4ef0eadcff21b4784de289e07c7fe2\">And then there\u2019s <strong><em>Borscht<\/em>,<\/strong> a dish so beloved it\u2019s earned UNESCO recognition as part of Ukraine\u2019s intangible cultural heritage. This ruby-red beet soup can be served hot or cold and includes beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, and often beef or pork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/2025\/05\/26\/the-power-in-food\/\">Read more about the power of food. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/2025\/05\/28\/street-flavours-and-coffee-culture-of-colombia\/\">Street flavours and coffee culture of Colombia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/8-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1696 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;width:702px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <strong><em>Borscht<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d2a4570f0fc391fb067714e292f8478\">A generous dollop of sour cream can make it even better, Evelina says. However, with <em>Borscht<\/em>, every family has their own unique recipe. Some can be tart and vinegary; others, mellow and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37db58a61cb3ce8c619cb8450972d0a2\">If you&#8217;re craving comfort, Evelina suggests <em><strong>Varenyky<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cIf dumplings had a heart, they\u2019d be called varenyky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08274d169dbea60597915277f7e2e076\">These soft, half-moon-shaped dough pockets are filled with everything from mashed potatoes and onions to sweet cherries, cottage cheese, mushrooms, or meat. Boiled and often pan-fried in butter until golden, they\u2019re typically served with sour cream and crispy fried onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-8601694-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1692 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Varenyky<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82c29f875943d9c9d9f6f0c0f2ee141c\">Next comes <em><strong>Holubtsi<\/strong><\/em> cabbage rolls filled with rice, ground meat, onions, and spices, slow-baked in rich tomato sauce until they nearly melt in your mouth. These are traditional fare at weddings, Easter, and Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42d70bb1f7fdd6b01572ea105577837d\">\u201cThe name means \u2018little pigeons,\u2019 but don\u2019t worry there are no birds inside,\u201d Evelina laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/Beige-and-Blue-Braids-Hair-Instagram-Post-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em><strong>Holubtsi<\/strong><\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ea854fae6b25db865bb350a63d62473\">And if you want to be adventurous Try <strong><em>Salo, a cured<\/em> pork fat<\/strong>, usually served raw, sliced thin with rye bread, garlic, pickles, and vodka. It may sound unusual, but it\u2019s considered a delicacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cfe67c2bb0c44a515a2bd097d04357e\">\u201cThink of <em>salo<\/em> as Ukraine\u2019s answer to charcuterie just without the cheese,\u201d Evelina says. \u201cIt\u2019s rich, silky, and deeply flavorful. Eating it is about honoring the whole animal and preserving a centuries-old tradition,\u201d says Evelina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/Beige-and-Blue-Braids-Hair-Instagram-Post-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1694 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Salo<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-941efb3e836ab6592b0733088f373577\">Looking for something crispy? Try<strong> <em>Deruny<\/em><\/strong> golden, pan-fried potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, onions, egg, and flour. Topped with sour cream or mushroom sauce, they\u2019re simple, satisfying, and full of soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d25a41c1d0cd3dd25a0d1b4136a7df59\">\u201c<em>Deruny<\/em> proves that even the humblest ingredients can be magical,\u201d Evelina adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/Beige-and-Blue-Braids-Hair-Instagram-Post-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1698 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> <em>Deruny<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6e6d61d7a46eb221bab57379d02466c\">&#8220;No Ukrainian meal feels complete without a drink and that usually means <em>Uzvar<\/em>,&#8221; Evelina says.&#8221;It\u2019s a traditional cold beverage made by simmering dried fruits like apples, pears, and prunes with honey and spices. We serve it at Christmas and family gatherings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"364\" data-src=\"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/heritagemag\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-14.37.57-1024x364.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1699 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/364;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Uzvar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac89ff41844889325460e8c2d03b603a\">So, the next time you visit Ukraine or share a table with someone from there don\u2019t miss the opportunity. Let these dishes speak to you. They\u2019re not just food. 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