Which Traditional Russian NYE Food Should You Try?
Which Traditional Russian NYE Food Should You Try?
It's not all about the vodka and herring - Russian New Year's food is wonderful (and sometimes weird), so take this quiz and find out which treat is the one for you!
It's not all about the vodka and herring - Russian New Year's food is wonderful (and sometimes weird), so take this quiz and find out which treat is the one for you!
Are you into winter sports?
How do you celebrate New Year's Eve?
Do you like cooking?
Have you ever been to Russia?
Is there snow on NYE where you live?
What’s your favorite dish?
What gift would you ask Santa for?
Do you keep a diet?
What’s most important in a dish for you?
What are your plans for the next year?
Herring in Fur Coat
Herring in Fur Coat
No Russian New Year is complete without this layered salad, made with salted herring, boiled carrots, beets and potatoes, onions and a LOT of mayo. It might sound gross, but trust us, you'll be saying 'Da!' to this dish in no time!
Olivier Salad
Olivier Salad
Olivier, or Russian salad, is basically potato salad that's been stepped up a few notches. Add boiled carrots, eggs, green peas, pickles, boiled chicken or beef and of course, the mayo. And if you figure out how to stop eating this once you've started, please let us know.
Aspic
Aspic
This one isn't for the faint-hearted: aspic is basically meat jello. Don't panic quite yet, though - when served cold, it's actually pretty delicious. Add a dollop of horseradish to up your Russian culinary game!
Eggs And Caviar
Eggs And Caviar
These are basically deviled egss, but with caviar on top, aka fancy deviled eggs. Great for snacking on while you're waiting for your huge Russian family to finally sit down at the table (and very easy to make!)
Pickled Veggies
Pickled Veggies
Russians will pickle pretty much everything. In the old days, it was a way to preserve veggies during the winter, and now it's just a delicious, crunchy, briny snack. Go for cucumbers if you're a pickle newbie, or up your game and try pickled green tomatoes for a real treat!