Summer Vacation in the Carpathians — What Dishes to Try.

The Ukrainian Carpathians are not only fresh mountain air and incredible landscapes but also an introduction to authentic Hutsul cuisine. Unique recipes of local dishes have been passed down for centuries.

Popular Dishes of Hutsul Cuisine

One of the hallmarks of the Carpathians is banosh — a dish made from cornmeal cooked in rich sour cream or cream. It is usually served with cracklings, bryndza, or Hutsul cheese budz.

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Hutsulshchyna is also known for its kulesh. This porridge is also made from cornmeal; however, dairy products are not added. This dish is usually garnished with fried garlic or onions, as well as fried mushrooms.

Tourists should also definitely try mushroom soup and stews in pots. For the soup, white mushrooms are used, which give it a rich and unique taste. It is cooked in clay dishes. The stews are baked in clay pots with potatoes, pork, carrots, lard, greens, and spices.

The Ukrainian Carpathians attract guests not only with their beautiful landscapes but also with delicious and authentic Hutsul cuisine. Banosh, kulesh, mushroom soup, and stews in pots are just a few dishes that everyone should try when visiting this wonderful corner of the Ukrainian Carpathians.