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 +====== Altai Krai cuisine ======
  
 +==== Altai Pelmeni (Алтайские пельмени) ====
 +Siberian dumplings filled with mixtures of beef, pork, venison, or game meat. Families traditionally prepared them in large batches and stored them frozen outdoors during winter. [([[https://vikalinka.com/meat-dumplings-pelmeni/|Vikalinka]])]
 +
 +==== Kurnik (Курник) ====
 +A festive pie layered with chicken, grains, mushrooms, and eggs. In Altai Krai, local ingredients often give the classic Russian dish a distinctive regional character. [([[https://www.melangery.com/2016/02/russian-monday-kurnik-chicken-pie-with.html|Cooking Melangery]])]
 +
 +==== Buckwheat with Mushrooms ====
 +Buckwheat grown in the region is combined with forest mushrooms to create one of the area's most beloved everyday dishes. [([[https://foragerchef.com/buckwheat-kasha-with-mushrooms-and-onions/|Forager Chef]])]
 +
 +==== Altai Honey Cakes ====
 +The region's famous mountain and meadow honey is used in rich cakes and pastries with deep floral aromas. [([[https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/altai-mountain-honey/|Fondazione Slow Food]])]
 +
 +==== Ukha from Altai Rivers ====
 +Clear fish soup prepared from pike, perch, grayling, or other freshwater species caught in Altai rivers and lakes. [([[https://immigrantstable.com/ukha-russian-fish-soup/|Immigrant's Table]])]
 +
 +==== Barley and Meat Soup ====
 +A hearty rural dish combining locally grown grains with beef or lamb, reflecting the agricultural wealth of the region. [([[https://www.seriouseats.com/beef-barley-soup-recipe|Serious Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Altai Cheese and Dairy Platters ====
 +Altai Krai is famous throughout Russia for its dairy industry, producing a wide variety of cheeses, sour cream, butter, and fermented milk products. [([[https://www.gw2ru.com/russian-kitchen/239693-famous-cheeses-from-russia|Gateway to Russia]])]
 +
 +==== Roasted Maral Venison ====
 +Meat from the Siberian red deer, known as the maral, is considered a regional delicacy and is often roasted or stewed with forest herbs. [([[https://www.missallieskitchen.com/what-is-venison-meat/|Miss Allie's Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Pirozhki with Berry Fillings ====
 +Small baked pastries filled with bilberries, currants, raspberries, or sea buckthorn gathered from local forests and gardens. [([[https://momsdish.com/recipe/490/fruit-piroshki-recipe|Mom's Dish]])]
 +
 +==== Sea Buckthorn Desserts (Облепиха) ====
 +Bright orange sea buckthorn berries are transformed into jams, syrups, teas, and desserts rich in vitamin C and striking tartness. [([[https://www.instagram.com/p/DSc5UzKgJLp/|Instagram]])]
 +
 +==== Mushroom Caviar ====
 +Finely chopped mushrooms cooked with onions and herbs into a spread commonly served on bread or alongside meat dishes. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/Old_Recipes/comments/1p3v4pe/mushroom_caviar_the_caviar_name_comes_from_the/|Reddit]])]
 +
 +==== Siberian Cabbage Pie ====
 +A savory pie filled with cabbage, eggs, and onions, reflecting both Russian peasant traditions and the region's agricultural abundance. [([[https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cabbage-pie-386214|Epicurious]])]
 +
 +==== Fermented Milk Drinks ====
 +Kefir, ryazhenka, and other cultured dairy beverages remain central to daily life and showcase Altai's strong dairy heritage. [([[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9227559/|National Library of Medicine]])]
 +
 +==== Herbal Mountain Teas ====
 +Infusions made from thyme, bergenia leaves, fireweed, mint, and other Altai plants are widely enjoyed for both flavor and traditional medicinal purposes. [([[https://www.facebook.com/100094193959386/posts/siberian-tea-bergenia-crassifolia/786982201118238/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Altai Honey with Nuts and Berries ====
 +A simple but iconic regional treat combining local honey with cedar nuts, dried berries, and sometimes herbs gathered from the Altai foothills. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/sun-bee-natural-altai-honey|Taste Atlas]])]
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