For quite a long time, it has been my idea to make vegan pelmeni that taste just like the real thing. Pelmeni are basically Tatar meat dumplings. The ingredients are pretty simple: mince, onion, salt and black pepper. Instead of meat, I used ground seitan and spiced it up just enough to make it toothsome…
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Vegan sour cream (fast AF)
This is the fastest way to make your own vegan sour cream, and it can be even quicker if you happen to have store-bought vegan ingredients on hand. Tofu sour cream is my absolute favourite option. Not only is it incredibly easy to prepare, but it also boasts a lovely, silky texture that perfectly mimics…
Vegan butter chicken
I must say I never tried real butter chicken. But the popularity of this dish makes me super curious. So curious that I went through the trouble of making my own chicken-style seitan. And my own vegan butter chicken without any meat or butter. The sauce is silky and creamy; the spices are perfectly balanced….
Kutya (Ukrainian Christmas cereal dish)
Today, Ukraine celebrates Christmas. And our main Christmas dish is Kutya. Usually, Kutya is made of wheat berries, but in my family, it has always been rice Kutya with lots of raisins and walnuts. So you can actually classify it as a dessert. I like to have it for breakfast. Pick your favourite grain: wheat,…
Uzvar (Dried fruits infusion)
Uzvar is an ancient Ukrainian drink made of mixed dried fruits. Classic combinations are apples, pears, and smoked prunes. But of course, you can use any fruits that you like. Just avoid the fruits that were soaked in sugar syrup. Uzvar has a natural, subtle, sweet taste and is pleasant to drink as it is….
Homemade chicken-style seitan
I’m going to share with you the recipe for amazing firm chicken-style seitan. It is not rubbery or spongy. This seitan has an even texture with small gluten streaks. To reach this texture, you have to work a bit harder than usual. These nice streaks will develop only after quite long and aggressive kneading. The…
Chickpea “chicken” soup
This chickpea “chicken” soup is exactly what you need after the holidays. It’s incredibly comforting and nourishing. Take your time and make your own vegetable broth for the best result. I always make my own vegetable stock. For basic light stock, I’m using onion, celery stalks or root, carrot, garlic, parsley stems, fresh herbs (like…
Vegan Olivier salad (Vegan Soviet salad)
Vegan Olivier salad, also known as Soviet salad, is an ultimate Soviet classic. It is the main dish on almost every table during the winter holidays – Christmas and New Year. This recipe, even though it’s vegan, is the most classic version ever. Pickled cucumber, canned green peas and sausage – this is what makes…