Exploring Ukrainian Cuisine

9th Grade45 minutesCCSS CCSS. ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2

Learning Objective

I can describe the key ingredients and dishes of Ukrainian cuisine.

Key Concepts

Streecha is a Ukrainian kitchen located in the basement of a chiropractor's office that serves dishes like varenyky, borscht, and stuffed cabbage.

The Ukrainian dumplings, also known as varenyky or pierogi, are made with a dough filled with potato, onion, cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper.

Dmytro, the head of the kitchen at Streecha, came to New York from Eastern Ukraine to escape the conflict and found a second home by cooking traditional dishes and creating a space for community.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are the Ukrainian names for pierogi, as mentioned in the video?

2. Name three ingredients that Dmytro uses for the varenyky filling.

3. Besides varenyky, name three other traditional Ukrainian dishes served at Streecha.

...and 7 more questions

Educational Video

$8 Plates Of Ukrainian Food In NYC Are Hidden In A Chiropractor's Basement

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