Zapekanka

Not to be confused with Zapiekanka.
For a drink, see Zapekanka (drink).

In East Slavic cuisine, zapekanka (Russian: запека́нка) is a casserole-like baked dish whose base constitute a pureed ingredient and a binding component. The most common type is cottage cheese zapekanka based on collage cheese and eggs.[1] Zapekanka was one of simple staple foods in the former Soviet Union. Other ingredients may be added: fruits (dried fruits), chicken pieces, etc. Other bases for zapekanka include mashed potatoes, cabbage, or cauliflower. Similar dishes include lasagna and some kinds of puding.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Запеканка", in: William Pokhlyobkin, Кулинарный словарь [Culinary Dictionary], 2015, p. 119
  2. ^ Старый знакомый - запеканка
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