Tasting RARE Russian Food in Karelia!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

Clean the fresh fish by removing the scales and guts.

Season the fish with salt.

Heat vegetable oil and butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Coat the fish in rye flour on both sides.

Fry the fish in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.

Add chopped onion to the skillet to enhance the flavor while frying the fish.

Cooking Techniques

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