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Grechanyky

🇺🇦 A dish from Ukraine

Grechanyky, a dish from Ukraine
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Hrechanyky or hrechaniks is a Ukrainian dish of boiled buckwheat grains and minced meat, mixed together and formed into a shape similar to meatballs. Other ingredients include onions, eggs, carrot, garlic, flour and tomato paste.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsbuckwheat groats, minced meat, onion, egg, carrot, garlic, tomato paste
🔥Cooking methodboiled grains mixed with meat, formed into balls, pan-fried or braised
👅Flavour & stylesavory, hearty, earthy from buckwheat
🕒When it’s eatenwarm main course, lunch or dinner

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Grechanyky come from?
Grechanyky is a dish that originated in Ukraine.
What is Grechanyky?
Hrechanyky or hrechaniks is a Ukrainian dish of boiled buckwheat grains and minced meat, mixed together and formed into a shape similar to meatballs. Other ingredients include onions, eggs, carrot, garlic, flour and tomato paste.