I underestimated Pampushky. The earthy and hearty description didn't prepare me for the reality. beetroot brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Ukrainian cuisine reflects centuries of agricultural abun…
Read full review →I made Pampushky for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The rich and warming profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced pork fat used that way before. Ukrainian cuisine reflects centuries of agricultural abunda…
Read full review →What sets Pampushky apart is the handling of pork fat. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and hearty result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. many dishes are tied to Orthodox religious calendar. The a …
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