Kulish (Ukrainian Millet Soup with Lard)
Description
Kulish is a traditional Ukrainian millet soup once cooked by Cossacks in the steppe. It’s rich and hearty, made from millet, potatoes, onions, carrots, and lard (salo) — a perfect blend of simplicity and comfort.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients. Rinse millet thoroughly in warm water several times. Dice potatoes, onion, and carrot.
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Fry the lard. In a cauldron or pot, fry diced lard until golden and crispy. Remove cracklings (shkvarky) and leave the fat in the pot.
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Sauté vegetables. Add onion and carrot to the melted fat. Fry until soft and fragrant.
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Add water and millet. Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil. Add millet, reduce heat, and cook 15–20 minutes.
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Add potatoes. Add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft — another 15–20 minutes.
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Add cracklings. Return fried salo pieces to the pot, stir well, and simmer for a few more minutes.
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Serve. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh herbs. Traditionally eaten with pickles or black bread.
