Okroshka... - Secret World

Fedorovsky embankment, Nizhnij Novgorod, Nizhegorodskaya oblast', Russia, 603000

by Francesca Solomon

Not much is more refreshing than a bowl of okroshka on a hot summer day. Okroshka is made from either a milk base (buttermilk or kefir) or a kvass base (a traditional drink made of fermented bread). Add a bunch of vegetables and some meat, and okroshka is a refreshing meal ready for the hotter months. With a unique, slightly bitter taste, okroshka is perfect for those wanting to try a new taste from a dish not well known outside Russia.