​​Holubtsi is a traditional dish without which it is difficult | Foreign ХаМ: Харьков Мой

​​Holubtsi is a traditional dish without which it is difficult to imagine both daily and festive tables in Ukraine

Stuffing of meat, rice, onions, carrots and spices is wrapped in fresh cabbage leaves, then stewed with tomato juice, sauce or pasta. This holubtsi recipe can be called classic, because variations of cooking may differ from region to region.

There could be buckwheat, corn or millet groats instead of rice, and potatoes, mushrooms, beans instead of meat But whatever recipe you are lucky enough to try, we assure you — you will enjoy it.

Photo: Oksana Sybydlo Food Photographer — Ukrainian Institute - Український інститут