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'''Belarusian cuisine''' is the traditional culinary style of [[Belarus]]. It is characterized by a variety of dishes cooked from potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms. The cuisine also includes a wide range of soups, meat dishes, and pastries.
'''Belarusian cuisine''' is the traditional culinary style of [[Belarus]]. It is characterized by a variety of dishes cooked from potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms. The cuisine also includes a wide range of soups, meat dishes, and pastries.
 
[[File:Potato_pancakes.jpg|Potato pancakes|left|thumb]]
[[File:Суп_гарбузок.jpg|Суп гарбузок|thumb]]
[[File:The_meal_in_Belorussian_cafe_in_Vitebsk..JPG|The meal in Belorussian cafe in Vitebsk|thumb]]
[[File:Wrapped_Polendvitsa-1.jpg|Wrapped Polendvitsa|thumb]]
== History ==
== History ==
Belarusian cuisine has evolved over centuries, influenced by the cooking traditions of the neighboring countries and the natural resources available in the region. The cuisine has been shaped by the agricultural lifestyle of the Belarusian people, with potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms being staple ingredients.
Belarusian cuisine has evolved over centuries, influenced by the cooking traditions of the neighboring countries and the natural resources available in the region. The cuisine has been shaped by the agricultural lifestyle of the Belarusian people, with potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms being staple ingredients.
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== Beverages ==
== Beverages ==
Traditional Belarusian beverages include [[kvass]], a fermented beverage made from rye bread, and [[kompot]], a sweet drink made from boiled fruit.
Traditional Belarusian beverages include [[kvass]], a fermented beverage made from rye bread, and [[kompot]], a sweet drink made from boiled fruit.
 
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File:Mint_bread_kvas.jpg|Mint bread kvas
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Cuisine of the world]]
* [[Cuisines]]
* [[European cuisine]]
* [[European cuisine]]
* [[Slavic cuisine]]
* [[Slavic cuisine]]
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[[Category:European cuisine]]
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[[Category:Slavic cuisine]]
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== Belarusian_cuisine ==
<gallery>
File:Potato_pancakes.jpg|Potato pancakes
File:Суп_гарбузок.jpg|Суп гарбузок
File:The_meal_in_Belorussian_cafe_in_Vitebsk..JPG|The meal in Belorussian cafe in Vitebsk
File:Wrapped_Polendvitsa-1.jpg|Wrapped Polendvitsa
File:Polendvitsa-2.jpg|Polendvitsa
File:Mint_bread_kvas.jpg|Mint bread kvas
File:Th_babka.jpg|Th babka
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Latest revision as of 05:17, 27 April 2025

Belarusian cuisine is the traditional culinary style of Belarus. It is characterized by a variety of dishes cooked from potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms. The cuisine also includes a wide range of soups, meat dishes, and pastries.

Potato pancakes
Суп гарбузок
The meal in Belorussian cafe in Vitebsk
Wrapped Polendvitsa

History[edit]

Belarusian cuisine has evolved over centuries, influenced by the cooking traditions of the neighboring countries and the natural resources available in the region. The cuisine has been shaped by the agricultural lifestyle of the Belarusian people, with potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms being staple ingredients.

Ingredients[edit]

The main ingredients in Belarusian cuisine are potatoes, cereals, and mushrooms. Potatoes are often referred to as the "second bread" and are used in a variety of dishes, from soups to desserts. Cereals, particularly buckwheat, rye, and barley, are used to make porridges, pancakes, and bread. Mushrooms are a common ingredient in many dishes, often used in soups, sauces, and fillings for dumplings and pies.

Dishes[edit]

Belarusian cuisine includes a wide range of dishes. Some of the most popular include:

  • Draniki: A traditional Belarusian dish, draniki are potato pancakes that are often served with sour cream or meat sauce.
  • Kletski: Kletski are dumplings made from unleavened dough, often filled with meat or mushrooms.
  • Borscht: A popular soup in Belarusian cuisine, borscht is made from beetroot and served with sour cream.
  • Babka: A traditional Belarusian cake, babka is made from potatoes and often includes meat or mushrooms.

Beverages[edit]

Traditional Belarusian beverages include kvass, a fermented beverage made from rye bread, and kompot, a sweet drink made from boiled fruit.

Belarusian_cuisine[edit]

See also[edit]


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