+ RECIPES
BREAKFAST AR UND the WORLD
{ OLADI } Russian pancakes typically made with buttermilk
Do you ever wonder what other countries eat for breakfast? We were fortunate to have some locals share their recipes with us! THESE ALSO SOUND AMAZING!
COLUMBIA Arepas are a nation-
al dish in Colombia and often enjoyed for breakfast. It’s similar to a crunchy corn cake and can be topped with countless ingredients. Colombian’s favorite topping? Cheese!
VIETNAM Congee or rice
porridge is one of the most common meals in Vietnam in not only breakfast but also lunch and dinner.
KENYA Mandazi are a rich, sweet breakfast
treat that is also known as a “Swahili Coconut Donut.” It is fried dough made with coconut milk, cardamum, and coconut flakes.
Roy resident, Evelina Hyde, grew up in both Ukraine and Russia, which were one and the same until 1991. She still has family in both countries today. "For breakfast, we had hot cereal called kasha, blinchiki, or oladushki with fresh fruit in summer or jam/canned fruit in the winter. Everything was served with tea or coffee."
Original Blini
RUSSIA
BY FOODPERESTROIKA.COM
12 oz. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. powdered orange peel (optional) 3/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar 12 oz. milk 5 eggs 12 oz. water 2 oz. butter, melted
The difference between blinchiki from oladushki is that they’re thinner. You can try them both ways. My blini are about 7″ in diameter, and the oladi half of that. For the thin blini only, swirl the pan to spread the batter. Cook until golden brown, then flip with a spatula. Cook until the other side is golden brown, then reserve on a plate with a small piece of butter on top. Repeat until you run out of batter. Serve warm.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix the flour, baking soda, powdered orange peel, salt, sugar, milk, and eggs with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth. Add the water and melted butter and mix again. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. Heat an 8″ diameter, non-stick skillet over
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medium heat. Place a tiny piece of butter in the pan and spread it with a paper towel. Ladle in a spoonful of batter.
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