Sunday 24 January 2016

Globecooking recipe : Zakouskis (Russia)


Sometimes exotic-sounding names hide the simplest of dishes and such was the case in last month's Russian-themed Kitchen Trotter box. Zakouskis, which remind me of Spanish tapas, are simple appetisers made up of  fish, cured meats, caviar, salads .. 


In the box was a tin of sprats. I love the authentic Russian packaging.


The recipe in the box  was for sprats, tomato and onion on buttered toasted bread. That's it !


It was very simple but very tasty. That said, I would have liked some more complex recipes in this box - the Beetroot & Horseradish Salad was equally simple and barely warranted a recipe.

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If you fancy trying some other Russian dishes, how about Beef Stroganoff with Toasted BuckwheatHorseradish Beetroot Salad or Kissel?

3 comments:

  1. I'd say it is not the most typical way to serve sprats in Russia. Choose a rye bread, slice thinly, spread a bit of butter, add a sliced cucumber, fresh or pickled and top with the sprat. Maybe add a thin slice of onion, spring onion or fresh flat parsley. And yes, zakuski are just like tapas, mini-appetizers of all kinds. :)

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    1. Sounds good :) I was intrigued to see what you'd say about the recipe - it didn't sound very Russian to me !

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