Where to go for a delicious experience? 6 Russian regions with unique local cuisine

Where in Russia to try unusual dishes?

Antwoord van experts.

National cuisine can safely be considered an attraction. Dishes that the locals are proud of reveal the country no worse than historical excursions. Advanced regions have long ago adopted this trick and offer tourists gastronomic itineraries. Not only abroad, but also in our country. We tell you where to go for tasty impressions in Russia.

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Breaks down local cuisine on a shelf by shelf basis.

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In Rostov, be sure to try crayfish. Boiled on the fire are considered the most correct, but the locals know many more ways to cook them. Do not forget about the classic Don soup, which is made of small fish and carp. And wine, of course. The Don Valley is an important wine terroir.

Elena: Crayfish meat contains a lot of minerals and useful substances. In addition, boiled crayfish are rich in vitamins B1 and B2, which have a positive effect on brain function, improve digestion and strengthen immunity. Vitamin A, also found in boiled crayfish, helps strengthen bones and teeth. Also in boiled crayfish, as in fish, contain phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. All these substances are extremely useful for human health. Together with wine, such a dinner will strengthen the work of the heart and blood vessels, as well as favorably affect the nerve cells.

Kazan

Echpochmaki, gubadiya, balesh, kystybiy are traditional dishes, without which no feast is complete here. Among local delicacies you can try dried goose and Tatar hamon, and for sweets – chak-chak (flour cookies), baursak (doughnuts made of unleavened dough) or talkysh kaleve (sugar strings).

Elena: If we talk about floury and sweet dishes like echpochmak, balesh, chak-chak and others, it is certainly better not to be fond of them. Overeating them can lead to heartburn, stomach problems and weight gain. As for cured goose and jamon, they are especially useful dishes for athletes and those who lead an active lifestyle and watch their figure. They contain magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and selenium. Both of these products will increase hemoglobin in the blood, and their frequent consumption reduces the risk of cancer.

Krasnodar region

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The Black Sea coast gives guests the opportunity to try local dishes that cannot be found in other regions of Russia. Here we emphasize on fish and seafood. One of the brightest representatives of specialties is rapana, unique in its flavor. This mollusk is used as a base for both hot dishes and cold appetizers. For example, we have salads, mini-chebureks, rapstroganov (befstroganoff from rapana) and other dishes with this delicacy.

Black Sea oysters are another symbol of this region, especially in duet with a glass of cold sparkling wine. Black Sea mussels, mullet, hamsa, mullet, mackerel, mackerel, sargan, and the famous Black Sea kalkan can also be highlighted. River fish is also well established in the menus of leading restaurants in the Krasnodar region. These are all kinds of carps, carp, carp carp, all kinds of amur, rainbow river trout.

Elena: The gifts of the Krasnodar region are certainly rich in useful substances and vitamins. Rapana meat contains vitamins A, E and PP, phosphorus, sodium, iron, iodine and sodium. Rapans are very good for the brain and filling our muscles with energy.

Oysters are among the leaders among seafood in the presence of useful substances. They are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins A, B, D and PP. But they have contraindications – they are not recommended for intestinal, stomach and spleen problems, as well as during pregnancy.

Novosibirsk

Olga: Novosibirsk is a must for dumpling lovers. It is one of the most famous Siberian dishes and a visiting card of the city. You will remember dumplings with scallop forever.

Elena: The best dumplings are considered homemade, so when ordering try to specify who molded them and under what conditions. Consumption of dumplings will reduce blood sugar levels and help control weight. But if you have problems with the digestion of flour food, with kidneys or gall bladder, dumplings in this case are not recommended.

Astrakhan region

In addition to the main local delicacy – black caviar, appreciate pike caviar with butter and herbs. Triple soup made of perch, bream, pikeperch and sturgeon is also an obligatory part of the program. If you want something unusual, look at rahmanka – a rather delicate dish made of pike stomachs. And of course the local dessert – sugar watermelon. You will be tempted to bring it with you.

Elena: Fish caviar is one of the most valuable products in the world. Proteins contained in caviar are much better digested by our body than dairy or meat proteins. It also contains iodine, phosphorus, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, E and D.

Watermelon will be useful for arthritis, gout, overweight problems, anemia, hypertension and liver disease. But if you suffer from diabetes, ulcers, diarrhea or pancreatic diseases, watermelon is contraindicated.

Yakutia

Olga: The harsh Yakut cuisine is full of game. Venison, horse meat and beef are in honor, as well as all kinds of by-products, including in raw form. But if stroganina, blood sausage (khaan) and beef tails are not the basis of your daily diet, don’t try to eat everything at once, start with very small portions.

Elena: Game is considered a low-calorie food, so first of all it is suitable for those who watch their figure. It also normalizes metabolism, improves the heart and blood vessels, improves immunity, has a positive effect on the stomach and intestines. Game is not recommended in large quantities for elderly people.