Favourite Russian Stews by Dmitry Leus

Another of my favourite Russian stews was cooked a lot by my Grandmother but sadly I can’t remember the name. I love it because it makes me think of my childhood and is most comforting. It involves a delicious Russian/Polish sausage called Kielbasa, which can be smoked pork, beef, turkey, lamp, chicken or veal.

It also includes an absolute favourite of Dmitry Leus Cuisine, sauerkraut or pickled cabbage. Simply put a chunk of butter in a large pan (Dutch oven preferably), add in diced onion and the sausage and brown for a few minutes with the butter. Next, add chopped potatoes and apples, tomatoes and sauerkraut. Then season with salt, pepper and caraway seeds.

Finally, put the lid on the pan and allow to simmer over a low heat for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are beautifully soft. It is an absolutely delicious combination of meaty, pickly, sweet and sour deliciousness and very easy to make. A little Dmitry Leus Cuisine tip is to make your own sauerkraut for extra freshness.