An immigrant invited Americans home: 7 Russian dishes that puzzled them

Each nation has its own culture and its own cuisine. If we know almost everything about American culinary preferences, and we like them - even those who have not been to the United States, then Americans do not know anything about Russian food. Therefore, the author of the channel “50 shades of New York" on Zen.Yandex She invited her American acquaintances to dinner in order to present them with dishes that are iconic for Russians. The American reaction to each of them was more than interesting. Further - from the first person.

cheesecakes

Cheesecakes are fried cottage cheese. And the Americans do not understand why they should subject him to such processing. Once upon a time I was also shocked when I saw fried milk in Asia. To make them better understand the idea of ​​the dish, I joked that the cheesecakes are Russian cheesecakes. Of the sauces for cheesecakes, the Americans liked sour cream the most - it makes the dish less cloying.

Pancakes with meat and sour cream

In America, almost no thin pancakes are prepared. Pancakes are popular here - a dish that resembles our pancakes, so when they saw pancakes, the neighbors were surprised. The meat filling seemed unusual, as well as serving with sour cream. Since their usual pancakes are served with a sweet sauce, serving with meat and sour cream was unusual for them.

Olivier salad

Yes, real Olivier is much different from what we are used to cooking. It is the Soviet version of this salad that is so loved by Russians. The author has prepared a traditional New Year's version of the salad with eggs, vegetables and ham. Her friend Ava was surprised at how you can combine all these ingredients, and even season them with mayonnaise (although they love mayo here). She really liked the taste.

Fruit compote

Such a drink simply does not exist here. Americans often make lemonade by mixing concentrated juice with water, sugar, mint, and ice. The author also loves lemonade, but does not refuse compotes either. And now her neighbors drink it with pleasure.

Jelly

The guests called it "Russian jelly", and this is not far from the truth. Jellied meat caused bewilderment with its composition, because jelly must be sweet. The author does not really like jellied meat, her husband suggested to cook it. Therefore, here she agrees with the Americans - she also never understood how to eat this substance, especially infused on a pork shank. One guest nevertheless liked the jellied meat, and she and her husband ate the whole portion.

Stuffed

Americans are very fond of meatballs - ordinary meat balls. They are eaten with ketchup or added to pasta. Therefore, the meeting balls, wrapped in cabbage leaves, surprised the neighbors. But they liked the flavor combination, although it is unlikely that they themselves will cook them at home.

Fat

Another point on which the author has complete solidarity with the locals. Lard was very difficult to get in the US and she ended up regretting it. The guests did not understand why they were offered to eat "salty and spicy fat". The author herself does not eat lard for the same reason, and her husband did not like locally produced lard.

What Russian cuisine do you not accept either, and what are you ready to defend in a foreign country?