ReceptnaptárKulesh (millet soup with bacon)
Kulesh is a soup-porridge hybrid of travellers and hunters, an old Cossack dish. It is made from millet, bacon and vegetables, thick and filling. It can also be cooked in a cauldron over a fire.
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Method
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- Dice the bacon, render it in the pot and fry the onion and carrot in the fat for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the water and bring to the boil with the bay leaf.
- Add the millet and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for 15 minutes until everything is soft.
- Season and let stand briefly.
- Serve with dill.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Rinse the millet so it does not turn bitter.
- Adjust the thickness with water: as a thick porridge or as soup.
- Smoked meat gives a richer flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Where does kulesh come from?
It is an old Cossack, Ukrainian-Russian dish designed for the road and the field.
Can the meat be left out?
Yes, with vegetables fried in oil it is good too.
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