Renowned Ukrainian chef and cultural ambassador Yevhen Klopotenko has long held the belief that Ukraine's rich culinary heritage deserves to be known around the world. Now, as the country defends its very soul from those who seek to destroy it, he presents THE AUTHENTIC UKRAINIAN KITCHEN: Recipes from a Native Chef- a fierce, profound and deeply researched exploration into the independent customs and cuisine that best expresses the spirit of the Ukrainian people.
These recipes are the result of years of research into regional Ukrainian cooking, resulting in an exhilarating trip through Ukraine's history, peels back layers of propaganda to identify true native cuisine shaped by tradition, geography, and agriculture. The book offers insight into the full Ukrainian pantry; welcoming traditions behind breads, dips, and appetizers; plentiful soups and salads; main dishes like roasts and a variety of cabbage rolls; sweets ,often featuring seasonal fruits; and drinks-including customs behind the fermented kvas, fruit forward uzvar, and infused liquers-all showcasing recipes from Kyiv to Kharkiv ,from Crimea to the Carpathian mountains.
"Yevhen is a powerhouse :You can feel his presence when he walks in the room. He is one of the chefs who is not only feeding the few at his restaurant, he is feeding the many of Ukraine. The recipes in this book are the recipes of the people, by a man who is on the frontlines of defending democracy." -Chef Jose Andres, Founder of World Central Kitchen
Publication date May 14, 2024 Order Online
Hardcover , English, Fully illustrated , 288 ppgs
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