The slovenian

While in Slovenia, be sure to try local cuisine, which is the result of a fusion of Austro-German and Slavic traditions. From the first, locals borrowed sauerkraut, fried sausages, schnitzels and apple pastries, while Austrians "presented" cakes, strudels and omelette.

The main ingredients in Slovenian recipes are bread, meat, fruits, vegetables, cheese and milk, that is, all those products that are always at hand and represent the results of a natural peasant farm. And, of course, grapes. And as for fish and seafood, we can say that these are infrequent guests on the table of Slovenes. Not only are the inhabitants of water bodies not particularly popular here, but Slovenes do not know how to cook fish very well.

Locally produced wines, however, are the pride of Slovenian cuisine. They may not be able to compete with Italian and French drinks, but some varieties of Slovenian wines are a very worthy product. However, due to the fact that the country does not seek to conquer the world stage, this product is not particularly known outside Slovenia, but is used right on the spot.

The second product, but rather even a dish of Slovenian cuisine, is considered to be the famous Pršuta, that is, pork ham in a dried or raw smoked form. They began to harvest meat in this way a very long time ago, but in recent centuries the technology of cooking Prshuts has been brought to almost perfection. Interestingly, such a product can be stored for many months, and sometimes even years.

In addition, it is impossible not to notice that the basis of the current recipes of Slovenian cuisine are the freshest vegetables, which are not only grown in the country, but also actively imported in other warmer regions. Especially popular are not only fresh salads, tomatoes and other types of vegetables, but also traditional pickles and fermentation. Thus, pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, canned carrots, peppers and tomatoes are in stable demand. In this regard, Slovenian dishes are very similar to Russian dishes.

As for the side dishes and hot dishes, here they are all prepared without much imagination. The most important thing is not mixing any ingredients, but directly preparing the starting product. So, meat is mainly customary to cook, fry, simmer or grill in the form of small pieces or huge hams. The choice of sausages in Slovenia is small and is represented literally by a couple of types of boiled and smoked sausages, as well as sausages. Side dishes are made from cereals, pasta, potatoes and other root crops and vegetables.

It is clear that local wine is preferred from drinks here, much less often Slovenes use beer. Of soft drinks, coffee plays a primary role, but tea in Slovenia is not in special honor. In addition, a variety of juices and nectars are always popular with all segments of the population.

Despite the fact that even desserts and sweet dishes of Slovenian cuisine are not distinguished by a special delicacy and not by tradition, they are all quite tasty and always in the best condition. As a rule, these are hearty pastries or a variety of cakes based on soufflé and biscuit.