Shashlik

I spent an afternoon making Shashlik from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting salted herring right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The rich and dairy-forward result was rewarding once I got it right. Russian New Year table is the most important annual f…

Shashlik opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The subtly sour from fermentation flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Russian New Year table is the most important annual food event, laden with Olivier salad, herring under fur…

I had never tried Shashlik before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The rich and dairy-forward taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. pickled vegetables is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a family New Year…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Shashlik. I ordered it with kefir and the rich and dairy-forward elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. pickled vegetables in particular became more prominent in a good way. the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is …

I made Shashlik for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The subtly sour from fermentation profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced buckwheat used that way before. Russian New Year table is the most important a…