The Land of 1001 Delights
Gourmands are advised to note the nascent new
Tatarstan cuisine. Young local chefs, well-versed
in classical cooking techniques and inspired by local
ingredients, create original and remarkable dishes.
Core ingredients are wild mushrooms and berries,
homemade dairy products including a heavenly
"katyk" cream, fish and game.
The ultimate food souvenir from Tatarstan is
of course a smoked goose. This traditional home
dish is enjoying a surge in demand. Whilst the lean
dry-cured horse meat is historically ubiquitous
in Tatarstan, if a novelty for visitors.
The hot drink of choice in Tatarstan is black tea
flavoured with thyme, St. John's Wort and marjoram.
Traditionally it is served with dried apricots, prunes,
raisins and a delicious selection of nuts.
Dishes and ingredients from Tatarstan are widely
known and appreciated across Russia. They have
become the symbols of health, wealth and the joy
of life the main values of Tatarstan people which
they happily share with their guests.
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