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Amsterdam, Mediamatic Post CS

Pelmeni (Russian Ravioli) workshop

pelmeni, vodka and the Russian choir "Soroki"

There is not a single Russian restaurant in Amsterdam. The Russians missed their food from home.

Therefore, it was time to teach the Dutch how to prepare some of the most delicious Russian dishes.

with:

Russian Delights

Borsch, cutlets, Russian salade, pelmeni with sour cream- all these dishes can also be a treat for those who grew up on stampots and cheese sandwiches.

after preperations at Mediamaticafter preperations at Mediamaticgastarbeider dating: pelmeni workshop

Pelmeni - dumplings filled with minced meat- are the most popular food among the Russians to eat in winter. They are delicious and easy to make. And there is always enough for everybody.

The cook at MediamaticThe cook at Mediamaticgastarbeider dating: pelmeni workshop

So, what did we do?

Mediamatic organized a workshop for everyone who was interested in the Russian Kitchen. People were taught how to make pelmeni, which in some extent resembles the Italian ravioli. Accompanied with some vodka (and therefore courage) all 30 participants gave their go at this Russian delight.

Russian choir at MediamaticRussian choir at Mediamaticgastarbeider dating: pelmeni workshop

Moreover, a few hours in the workshop a Russian choir called Soroki performed some real Russian songs a cappella.

At the end of the workshops everyone present enjoyed their self made Pelmeni, and all participants were presently surprised on the good of the dish.