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BELARUS





Map of Belarus
Pryvitáni

LOCATION:
Eastern Europe, east of Poland

CAPITAL CITY:
Minsk

POPULATION:
9,648,933 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Belarusian, Russian, other

WEBSITE:
www.eng.belarustourism.by

Recipes From Belarus



Belarusian cuisine is influenced by Polish, Lithuanian, and Russian cooking, with a mixture of peasant and more refined fare. All classes of Belarusians enjoy thick soups and slow-cooked stews. Potatoes are a staple in Belarus. Mushrooms are popular and are used dried, pickled, or cooked with sour cream. Minsk is famous for its sourdough rye bread, and the country is well known for the quality of its meat.
Holodnik (Cold Beet Soup)

Holodnik (Cold Beet Soup)

This cold soup is great for summer. Because it is made with beets, its color is hot pink, and it is yummy!
Find this recipie on Page 163 of Kitchens of the World
Belarusian Draniki with Pork

Belarusian Draniki with Pork

Potato pancakes (draniki) are famous in Belarus. This easy-to-prepare recipe includes ground pork for a typical and traditional Belarusian dish. Served with sour cream, these pancakes are delicious and nourishing.
Find this recipie on Page 164 of Kitchens of the World