Traditional Ukrainian Food

You may be familiar with some Ukrainian dishes like borscht, but this Eastern European nation has so many savory dishes to offer. Read on to discover some well-known Ukrainian recipes tha may just make their way onto your table, too.

What is a Typical Ukrainian Food?

The most well-known Ukrainian dish is beet soup known as borscht. There are many varieties of this soup that includes cabbage, dumplings, and other ingredients. You can find traditional borscht in any Ukrainian restaurant.

Popular Ukrainian Food

Borscht

You can make this savory beet soup with beef (you can replace this with a vegetarian option) cabbage, carrots, potatoes, garlic, and dill. It’s typically served with a spoonful of sour cream and rye bread.

Varenyky

These are Ukrainian perogies. They’re half-moon-shaped dumplings stuffed with fruits, vegetables, meats, or cheese. Christmas time calls for classic potato and cabbage stuffed perogies.

Holubtsi

These homemade stuffed cabbage rolls take some time to make but the result makes it so worth it. Comforting and delicious, this meal is worth the effort.

Salo 

This is originally a Slavic concoction but it originated in Ukraine. This cultural dish is easy to prep at home with these instructions.

Walnut Stuffed Prunes

These are so easy to prepare, even kids can make them. This traditional Ukrainian dessert is healthy, sweet, and hearty. Plus, the preparation can be a fun family activity.

Kiev Cake

Light and fluffy with a crunchy twist, this classic Ukrainian sponge cake is a delectable dessert your family will love.

Bublik 

This ring-shaped bread is a Russian and Ukrainian-style bagel. Covered in sesame or poppy seeds, these bagels are just as delicious as they look.

Okroshka

This cold soup is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. It’s an affordable, simple, and delicious meal to make.

Solyanka

This sour soup made with cured meats is a delicacy that originated in Russia and Ukraine. If you’re looking for an authentic Ukrainian meal, this is it.

Olivye 

This Ukrainian potato salad is creamy and delicious. This is definitely the salad you want to bring to your next potluck.

Pampushky

These soft, cheesy garlic bread rolls are mouthwateringly delicious and simple to make.

Deruny 

Potato pancakes, also known as deruny, are a delicious breakfast or side dish. Serve with sour cream for a truly authentic dish. The best part? You can whip these up in just 30 minutes.

Banush

Similar to polenta, this corn meal dish is made with pork fatback, fried onions, mushrooms, and sheep’s milk cheese.

Kutia

The key to acing this dish is to make it in advance and allow the flavors to seep. It keeps well in the refrigerator for about two weeks. It’s very high in vitamins and loaded with flavor.

Kulesha

This dish is the same as the Romanian dish, Mamaliga. It’s slightly lighter and easier to prepare than Italian polenta.

Pirozhki

Sweet and flavorful, these Ukrainian hand pies are made from yeasted dough and can be filled with a variety of options.

Pysanka

These are traditional for Easter. All you need are eggs, onion skins, herbs, and stockings to decorate these organic Easter eggs.

Paska 

This traditional Easter bread is made with love. Decorated with icing and sprinkles if desired, this classic treat is just sweet enough.

Nalesniki

This sweet tasty roll-up is so simple to make and fun to eat. It’s a traditional Ukrainian delight.

Syrniki

The sweet cheese pancakes pack loads of deliciousness into every bite. Fluffy and tasty, these are irresistible.

Korovai

This decorated bread is traditionally made for weddings. Beautiful and delicious, this bread is a classic Ukrainian delicacy.

Kalach

Made with slightly sweet yeast, this traditional Christmas bread is braided. It looks as beautiful as it tastes.