Category: K

A liqueur originating from the Netherlands, and also crafted in other North European nations, with the intention of aiding in the digestive process. This pale-colored beverage is imbued with the savory essence of caraway and assorted spices, with its sweetness adjusted by varying quantities of sugar. This sweet and transparent liqueur has its origins in…

A potent libation produced by fermenting the milk of mares or camels. In contemporary times, it is occasionally replicated using cow’s milk. The beverage is also known by the alternative spelling of “koumiss.”  

A delicate, sugary bread infused with raisins, rum, and saffron, bearing the meaningful initials XV, signifying “Christ is Risen.” This confection is a customary treat served during Easter Sunday festivities. Kulich, a Russian yeast cake, is traditionally baked in a cylindrical mold and served during Easter along with Pashka.  

A delectable soup featuring barley, coupled with an assortment of vegetables and a dollop of sour cream, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors.  

Analogous to the Chinese wonton or Italian ravioli, this dish entails squares of noodle dough artfully flattened, and stuffed with an assortment of meat, cheese, or chicken, before being boiled or fried to culinary perfection. Kreplach, small triangular pockets of noodle dough stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as kasha or potatoes, meat or…

A pastry dish with a dual layer of crusts, commonly packed with a luscious filling of fish.  

Tiny meat spheres, comprised of finely ground pork and beef, delicately fried to a golden brown in rich, creamy butter.  

A heavily spiced curry concoction, enriched with generous portions of butter and yogurt, and featuring either succulent cuts of meat or delectable fish.  

Dumplings, brimming with a savory blend of minced meat, onion, and egg, simmered to perfection and presented afloat in a steaming bowl of broth.  

The food item being described is a type of rich, circular bun that features a filling composed of either fruit, cheese, or poppy seed. These buns are typically finished with a syrup and nut-based icing to enhance their flavor and texture.