Why Olivier Salad deserves more attention

Olivier Salad rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The savoury and satisfying complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using pickled vegetables correctly takes real skill.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. I encountered it first in a Moscow restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. black tea from a samovar is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Olivier Salad is the dish to start with.