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+====== Mari El Cuisine ======
+==== Podkogylо (Подкогыльо) ====
+The best-known Mari dish: crescent-shaped dumplings filled with meat, cottage cheese, mushrooms, or potatoes. Their name literally means "pie ear," referring to their distinctive shape. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKlomBl996I|YouTube]])]
+==== Mari Shanga (Шаньга) ====
+Open pastries made from rye or wheat dough and topped with mashed potatoes, porridge, sour cream, or curd. They are a common feature of village baking traditions. [([[https://foodperestroika.com/2017/08/31/shanga-the-bread-roll-from-the-great-russian-north/|Food Perestroika]])]
+==== Koman Melna (Коман мелна) ====
+Thick multi-layered pancakes considered one of the ceremonial foods of the Mari people. Traditionally prepared for festivals and family celebrations. [([[https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/16/three-layer-pancakes-from-the-mari-people-a84473|The Moscow Times]])]
+==== Salma Soup (Салма) ====
+A comforting broth containing small handmade dough pieces, often served with poultry or meat and seasoned with herbs. [([[https://www.gastronom.ru/recipe/61846/sup-salma-s-govyadinoj|Gastronom]])]
+==== Mushroom Soup of the Forests ====
+Mari forests provide abundant mushrooms, and soups made from porcini, chanterelles, and milk caps are among the region's most beloved dishes. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/traditionalpolishrecipesandmore/posts/1686858045147303/|Facebook]])]
+==== Rye Bread Traditions ====
+Dense sour rye bread remains a cornerstone of Mari cuisine, often baked in wood-fired ovens and valued for its long shelf life. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1896411327249692/posts/5060497970840996/|Facebook]])]
+==== Fish Pie from the Volga Basin ====
+River fish such as pike, perch, and bream are baked into hearty pies that combine fishing and farming traditions. [([[https://discoverrussia.travel/things-to-do/belozersky-fish-pie-1|Discoveries Russia]])]
+==== Pea Porridge (Гороховая каша) ====
+A simple but nourishing dish once common among rural communities, often enriched with butter or onions. [([[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QRcg9qNqUig|YouTube]])]
+==== Mari Honey Cakes ====
+Honey has long held ritual significance among the Mari, and traditional cakes sweetened with local honey are prepared for holidays and gatherings. [([[https://www.instagram.com/honeycakebymary/|Instagram]])]
+==== Berry Kissel ====
+A thick fruit drink or dessert made from cranberries, lingonberries, currants, or wild strawberries gathered from forests and meadows. [([[https://petersfoodadventures.com/kisel/|Peter's Food Adventure]])]
+==== Oatmeal Jelly (Овсяный кисель) ====
+An ancient fermented oat dish that occupies the space between a drink, soup, and dessert. It was once considered both food and medicine. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVOdyeHzwps|YouTube]])]
+==== Stuffed Turnips ====
+Before potatoes became widespread, turnips were a staple crop. They were often baked and filled with grains, mushrooms, or curd. [([[https://eatthetable.com/2021/09/29/turnips-the-village-idiot-of-vegetables/|Eat the Table]])]
+==== Roasted Wild Game ====
+Hunting traditions contributed dishes based on hare, wild birds, and occasionally elk, usually prepared with minimal seasoning. [([[http://rtgtv.ru/en/films/Russian_Hunting_Traditions|RTG TV]])]
+==== Herbal Meadow Teas ====
+Infusions made from thyme, fireweed, mint, and other wild plants play an important role in hospitality and traditional healing practices. [([[https://medcraveonline.com/IJCAM/mari-traditional-medicine-origins-and-prospects.html|Med Crave Online]])]
+==== Mari Ritual Beer ====
+Although technically a beverage rather than a dish, homemade beer has historically played a central role in Mari ceremonies, communal feasts, and sacred gatherings. [([[https://www.garshol.priv.no/blog/397.html|Garshol]])]
+{{tag>food culture geography}}

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