Kvasok

4 servings

90 minutes

Kvasok is a traditional dish of Ukrainian cuisine that embodies the warmth and comfort of home. Its rich aroma with hints of smokiness and sweetness comes from tender pork ribs fried to a golden crust and prunes that add a slight tang to the dish. Potatoes and onions make it hearty and filling, while spices add depth of flavor. Kvasok is prepared slowly with love, allowing each ingredient to fully unfold. It is perfect for cold evenings when you want to warm up and enjoy the traditional Ukrainian taste passed down through generations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 390.8
• Proteins: 14.4g
• Fats: 22.5g
• Carbohydrates: 35.6g

Ingredients

• Pork ribs: 300 g
• Prunes: 100 g
• Potato: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In boiling water, we add pork ribs that have been pre-fried to a golden color in a small amount of oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ribs: 300 g

2. Add finely chopped onion and cook until the meat is half done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

3. Add diced potatoes cut into large cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

4. When the potatoes are boiled, add washed prunes, bay leaf, salt, and a little sugar. Cover with a lid and leave on low heat for twenty minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Prunes: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste

5. We let the prepared kvass steep for another 3 hours. We serve it hot.