Jan 30, 2012 5:04 AM GMT
The funny thing is I never cared for this dish as a kid, but I grew to love it as an adult. Having the real thing in Russia was probably what made me change my mind about it. It's one of my favorite comfort foods and among the easiest and tastiest Russian dishes to make.
So the typical Russian way of making this is with beef strips, onions, red wine, and smetana (something between sour cream and crème fraiche). Most often it's served over mashed potatoes or french fries, while here in the West it's usually eaten with rice or pasta (often egg noodles).
My mom always served it over rotini or farfalle pasta, though I have to admit it does taste better with fries or mashed potatoes
So the typical Russian way of making this is with beef strips, onions, red wine, and smetana (something between sour cream and crème fraiche). Most often it's served over mashed potatoes or french fries, while here in the West it's usually eaten with rice or pasta (often egg noodles).
My mom always served it over rotini or farfalle pasta, though I have to admit it does taste better with fries or mashed potatoes
