My boyfriend Y is from Belarus and he truly makes the best Kapusta....meaning Cabbage in Russian (капуста). Belarusian dishes like fried Kapusta (cabbage) are so flavorful, and are only made with fresh ingredients. Y throws everything together with healthy oils and fresh dill--a staple in Eastern European flavoring. It's amazing how great he can make an allergen free dish for me, and for that I say "Spasibo, Ya tebya lublu." ("Thank you, I love you" in Russian). You're my rock.
There are also tons of great recipes from Belarus that feature Bulba (бульба), meaning potato in Belarusian language. A lot of these dishes are naturally gluten-free; Potato pancakes, fried potatoes with dill, and cold salads featuring potatoes are simple to make and are loaded with flavor. They can be made sweet or savory--with applesauce topping or sour cream and spices. Check out a recipe we've made for Belarusian style potato pancakes here.
Savory Belarusian Kapusta (Fried Cabbage)
This recipe is free of the top 8 allergens, sugar, legumes, yeast, and grains.
- 1 head green or purple cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- Hot Option: Dash of cayenne pepper
- Saute all ingredients and spices in a large frying pan with olive oil until cabbage is tender and carrots are cooked through, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot with herbal tea.
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