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Belarus Cuisine

Europe · Eastern Europe

52 recipes

Signature Belarus Dishes

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Babka

Babka is a hearty and flavorful baked potato casserole, often made with grated potatoes, pork, bacon, onions, and sometimes eggs or cream. It's a staple comfort food in Belarusian cuisine.

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Belarus·Easy·45 minutes

Belarusian Buckwheat and Mushroom Patties

Savory patties made from cooked buckwheat groats and finely chopped sautéed mushrooms, seasoned with onions and herbs. These versatile patties can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even as a vegetarian option, offering a taste of traditional Belarusian home cooking.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Belarusian Fish Solyanka

A rich and tangy soup featuring fish, pickled cucumbers, capers, and potatoes, creating a complex flavor profile with a sour and savory taste.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Belarusian Pork and Barley Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender chunks of pork simmered with pearl barley, root vegetables, and savory broth. This Krupnik is a traditional Belarusian dish, perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day.

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Belarus·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Belarusian Pork and Sauerkraut Stew

A comforting and deeply flavorful stew featuring tender pork shoulder simmered with tangy sauerkraut, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic caraway seeds. This dish, often called 'Zhuraviny' (cranberries, though not always an ingredient), embodies the rustic heartiness of Belarusian cuisine.

Belarus·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Belarusian Pumpkin and Mushroom Soup

A creamy and flavorful soup made with roasted pumpkin, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables. Garbuzok is a traditional Belarusian dish that offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Belarus·Easy·30 minutes

Berry Kissel

Kissel is a traditional sweet dish popular across Eastern Europe, including Belarus. This berry version is a viscous, fruit-based dessert or drink, thickened with starch, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and fruitiness. It can be served hot or cold.

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Belarus·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Borscht with Beans

A robust and satisfying version of the classic beet soup, Belarusian Borscht with Beans is a flavorful dish that incorporates tender beans for added heartiness. It's a comforting and nutritious meal, often enjoyed as a main course.

Belarus·Easy·45 minutes

Dranniki with Sour Cream and Dill

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Belarusian potato pancakes are a beloved national dish, traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

Belarus·Medium·45 minutes

Grechaniki

Grechaniki are savory cutlets made primarily from buckwheat, often combined with minced meat, onions, and sometimes mushrooms. They are a hearty and nutritious dish, reflecting the historical importance of buckwheat in Belarusian cuisine. These cutlets are typically pan-fried until golden brown and served with sour cream or a savory sauce.

Belarus·Medium·2 hours

Gribnaya Yushka s Grechnevymi Blinami

A hearty and flavorful mushroom soup, Gribnaya Yushka, is a traditional Belarusian dish often prepared with dried forest mushrooms for a deep, earthy taste. It's typically enriched with grains like barley or millet and served with savory buckwheat pancakes (grechnevyye bliny) on the side, which are perfect for dipping.

Belarus·Easy·45 minutes

Kartofelny Salat s Gribami

A hearty and flavorful potato salad featuring tender boiled potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a tangy dressing, often enhanced with fresh herbs.

Belarus·Medium·50 minutes

Kartofelny Zrazy s Gribami

Kartofelny Zrazy s Gribami are savory potato cutlets stuffed with a flavorful mushroom filling. These are a hearty and comforting dish, often served as a main course or a substantial appetizer. The outer layer is made from mashed potatoes, which are then shaped around a filling of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and sometimes herbs, before being pan-fried until golden brown and crispy.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kartofelnye Pirozhki s Gribami

Soft, pillowy potato dough encasing a savory filling of sautéed wild mushrooms and onions, pan-fried until golden brown.

Belarus·Medium·4.5-6.5 hours (plus chilling time)

Kholodets

A traditional Belarusian meat aspic, often made with pork or beef, slow-cooked to extract gelatin for a firm, savory jelly. It's typically served cold with horseradish or mustard.

Belarus·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes

Kholodnik s Ovoshchami

A refreshing and vibrant cold soup made from boiled beetroots, mixed with kefir or buttermilk, and enhanced with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, dill, and spring onions. This Kholodnik is a perfect summer dish, offering a delightful balance of earthy sweetness and tangy notes, often served with hard-boiled eggs and boiled potatoes.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Knush

A traditional Belarusian sweet bread, enriched with eggs and butter, often studded with dried fruits. It's a festive and aromatic loaf perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kolduny

Kolduny are traditional Belarusian potato dumplings, often filled with savory minced meat or mushrooms. They are typically pan-fried until golden brown and served with sour cream or a mushroom sauce.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Krambambula Cake

A rich and moist cake infused with the distinctive flavors of Krambambula, a traditional Belarusian liqueur, often featuring honey and spices.

Belarus·Easy·15 minutes (plus steeping time)

Krambambula Cocktail

Krambambula is a traditional Belarusian strong alcoholic drink, often enjoyed as a digestif or a warming beverage during colder months. It's a complex infusion of spirits, honey, and spices.

Belarus·Medium·30 minutes + aging

Krambambula Liqueur

A traditional Belarusian strong alcoholic beverage, Krambambula is a warming, spiced liqueur often enjoyed during festive occasions. It's a complex blend of spirits, honey, and spices.

Belarus·Medium·7 days (for infusion)

Krambambula Liqueur Punch

Krambambula is a traditional Belarusian alcoholic beverage, often considered the national drink. It's a potent and flavorful concoction made from vodka, honey, and a blend of aromatic spices, typically enjoyed warm. Historically, it was a drink for the wealthy due to the cost of imported spices, but now it's more accessible and popular for its warming and festive qualities.

Belarus·Medium·50 minutes

Krambambula Meatballs

Tender, flavorful meatballs infused with the warming spices of Krambambula liqueur, often served with a rich mushroom sauce.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Krambambula Pie

A rich and decadent pie inspired by the traditional Belarusian Krambambula liqueur, featuring a spiced fruit filling and a crumbly, nutty topping.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Krambambula Pork Loin

A succulent pork loin roast marinated and basted with a homemade Krambambula liqueur-based glaze, offering a sweet, spiced, and slightly boozy flavor profile.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Krambambula Pork Stew

A rich and hearty pork stew, Krambambula Pork Stew is a flavorful dish that draws its name from the traditional Belarusian spiced honey liqueur. This stew typically features tender pieces of pork, often with bacon or sausage, simmered in a savory sauce with onions and sometimes mushrooms, creating a deep, complex flavor profile. It's traditionally served with buckwheat pancakes or other flatbreads, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Belarus·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Krambambula Pork Stew with Prunes

A rich and flavorful pork stew, slow-cooked with prunes and a hint of Krambambula liqueur (or a substitute). This dish embodies the hearty and comforting flavors of Belarusian cuisine, perfect for a cold day.

Belarus·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Krambambula Stew

A rich and warming stew, often made with pork or beef, flavored with traditional Belarusian spices and a hint of Krambambula liqueur, served with hearty bread or dumplings.

Belarus·Medium·3 hours 20 minutes

Krambambula-Glazed Pork Ribs

Tender pork ribs slow-cooked and then glazed with a rich, spiced Krambambula-inspired sauce, offering a sweet and savory flavor with hints of honey, spices, and a touch of fruit.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes

Krupenya with Mushrooms and Barley

Krupenya is a hearty and flavorful Belarusian dish, often described as a thick porridge or soup, traditionally made with barley or millet. This version features the earthy notes of dried mushrooms, combined with vegetables and barley, creating a comforting and nourishing meal.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Krupnik

A hearty and warming Belarusian soup made with pearl barley, pork, and root vegetables, often flavored with smoked meats for depth.

Belarus·Easy·45 minutes

Kuchari s Gribami

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring buckwheat groats cooked with sautéed mushrooms and onions, seasoned with traditional Belarusian herbs and spices. This dish highlights the importance of buckwheat in Belarusian cuisine, offering a nutritious and earthy flavor profile.

Belarus·Easy·2 hours 20 minutes

Kucheryavaya Kapusta

Kucheryavaya Kapusta, meaning 'curly cabbage' in Belarusian, is a rustic and flavorful dish that highlights the simple yet satisfying nature of Belarusian cuisine. This dish typically involves slow-braised cabbage with pork or other meats, often seasoned with caraway seeds and dill, creating a comforting and aromatic meal. It's a testament to using seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes + resting time

Kuzhenitsa

A dense, hearty, and slightly sour rye bread, characteristic of Belarusian cuisine. It often incorporates ingredients like mashed potatoes and caraway seeds, contributing to its unique texture and flavor.

Belarus·Medium·2 hours

Machanka with Pancakes

A hearty and traditional Belarusian dish featuring a rich, savory pork and mushroom stew (machanka) served with thin, crepe-like pancakes (bliny or mutsianka). It's a comforting and flavorful meal, often enjoyed during colder months.

Belarus·Medium·55 minutes

Mushroom and Potato Zrazy

Savory potato patties filled with a deeply flavorful mixture of sautéed mushrooms and onions. These are a hearty and comforting Belarusian classic.

Belarus·Medium·55 minutes

Pancakes with Buckwheat and Mushrooms

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring thin buckwheat pancakes filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms and onions, often served with sour cream.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Pankey z Myasom

A hearty and traditional Belarusian dish featuring thin pancakes (bliny) filled with a savory minced meat mixture. It's a comforting and flavorful meal, often served as a main course.

Belarus·Medium·90 minutes

Pestryanka

Pestryanka is a hearty and flavorful Belarusian layered casserole, often made with potatoes, meat, and sometimes vegetables, baked until golden and tender. It's a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Pork and Potato Babka

A hearty and savory pie with a potato crust filled with seasoned ground pork, onions, and mushrooms. This dish is a comforting meal, often compared to a large stuffed potato pancake.

Belarus·Medium·42 minutes

Pryaniki

Pryaniki are traditional Belarusian spiced honey cookies, known for their rich flavor and slightly chewy texture. These cookies are often flavored with a blend of warm spices and can be enjoyed plain or with a simple glaze.

Belarus·Easy·40 minutes

Shapushniki

Shapushniki are hearty and comforting Belarusian dumplings made primarily from grated potatoes, often served as a side dish or a light meal, typically accompanied by sour cream or fried onions and bacon.

Belarus·Easy·35 minutes

Shchavievaya Yushka s Yaykom

A vibrant and tangy sorrel soup, a popular springtime dish in Belarus. It's light, refreshing, and typically served with a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg and a dollop of sour cream.

Belarus·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Shkudzi

Shkudzi is a hearty and flavorful dish of baked beans, often made with pork and root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. It's a comforting and traditional Belarusian meal.

Belarus·Easy·30 minutes

Sladkaya Kletskaya Kasha

A sweet and comforting Belarusian porridge made with buckwheat groats, milk, and often enriched with butter, honey, or fruit. It's a traditional breakfast dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Belarus·Medium·24-48 hours

Solodukha

Solodukha is a traditional Belarusian drink with ancient Slavic roots, resembling a thick, malted beverage. It's made by fermenting a mixture of water and flour (traditionally rye or wheat) until it thickens, then sweetened with honey and often enhanced with dried fruits like apples or berries. It's a nourishing and comforting drink, historically consumed for its health benefits and unique malty flavor.

Belarus·Medium·2 hours

Solyanka

A hearty and flavorful soup, Belarusian Solyanka is a rich broth filled with a variety of meats, pickled vegetables, and often mushrooms. It's known for its complex taste, balancing salty, sour, and smoky notes, and is a comforting dish perfect for colder weather.

Belarus·Easy·35 minutes

Syrniki

Delicate, slightly sweet pancakes made from tvorog (farmer's cheese), flour, eggs, and sugar. They are pan-fried until golden brown and typically served for breakfast or dessert with jam, sour cream, or fresh berries.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Vereshchaka with Buckwheat Pancakes

A rich and savory Belarusian stew, Vereshchaka, made with pork, liver, and onions, served alongside rustic buckwheat pancakes (grechaniki).

Belarus·Easy·50-55 minutes

Zharenka with Apples and Cinnamon

A comforting and sweet Belarusian dish featuring pan-fried apples and potatoes, seasoned with cinnamon, often served as a dessert or a sweet side. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful treat with a balance of tender potatoes, soft apples, and warm spices.

Belarus·Easy·45 minutes

Zharenka with Buckwheat and Mushrooms

A comforting and rustic Belarusian dish featuring pan-fried buckwheat groats mixed with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and sometimes a touch of sour cream for a creamy finish.

Belarus·Medium·1 hour

Zharenka with Mushrooms and Potatoes

Zharenka is a hearty and rustic Belarusian dish, essentially a flavorful pan-fried mixture of potatoes, meat, and often mushrooms. This version highlights earthy mushrooms and tender potatoes, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

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