Snacks

Very ancient Jewish dish, herring forshmak, translates as "anticipation", meaning this cold appetizer is served before the main course. In terms of consistency, forshmak resembles a somewhat uneven pâté with small inclusions of its ingredients.

Always fresh appetizing pieces of pure fat or with a meat stripe can be prepared in advance by making fat in brine in a jar. Being in a saline solution, it will never grow old, will not become covered with a yellowish coat and, moreover, will not take more salt than necessary.

Korean-style quick-cooked tomatoes are served with any side dish, fish, or meat. This salad is especially delicious with shashlik – the spicy taste of Korean-style tomatoes pairs well with kebabs cooked in the oven on skewers. It can also be considered as a separate appetizer.

This eastern dish - a spread, baba ganoush made from eggplants, is capable of bringing taste buds to a state of euphoria! The most delicate puree made from the little blue ones has absorbed sesame paste tahini, while spices and herbs have perfected the flavor.

Anyone who has ever tried sun-dried tomatoes couldn't help but fall in love with this rich, concentrated flavor that embodies all the splendor of aromatic herbs, garlic, and olive oil. However, a small jar of such pleasure can be quite expensive for the wallet. Therefore, it's better to spend some time and make sun-dried tomatoes in an electric dryer yourself.

When purchasing already salted herring in a store, it is not always possible to guess what kind of salting it is and whether it has aged in that brine, having been there for several months. To avoid disappointment from an unsuccessful purchase, it would be useful to know how to salt herring at home.

Somewhat similar to khinkali, somewhat - to manti, and somewhat - to Chinese dumplings... But still, Buryat buuz have their own original feature, which makes them a true national dish.

One of the most famous and favorite dishes that surely everyone has tried, and not just once, of course - dumplings. Usually, they are boiled or steamed. But, it turns out, fried frozen dumplings in a pan are an extraordinary delicacy.

Delicious bean spread for sandwiches, which will make a great snack or complement to hot dishes such as meat and fish. Bean hummus originates from Asia and is a paste made from boiled beans with the addition of various ingredients.

Making a hamburger at home is very simple. The main thing to do is to choose good ground beef (or make it yourself) and fry a tasty patty.