TOP 10 unusual Ural dishes. Part 3

Fluffy colored moss carpets are an integral part of the Far North landscape. But in fact, this plant is called lichen, a type of reindeer lichen. People call it "deer moss". In ancient times, it was used to disinfect wounds while hunting or hiking. And today they are successfully used in cooking.

Yagel gives dishes a special taste of unusual spices, and also acts as a natural preservative to keep food fresh. The property of extending the shelf life of products made reindeer lichen a widespread component for baking bread even in the days of Ancient Rus. By adding grated dry moss (moss flour), the chefs made a product that could keep its freshness for several days.

For the same purposes, modern chefs from Khanty-Mansiysk also use reindeer lichen. A natural, tasty and practical seasoning, it is found in many local dishes.

An interesting delicacy is also prepared in the Kurgan region, where since 1958 a special type of fish has been bred - peled. In terms of taste, this fish is much superior to ordinary crucian carp, despite the fact that in the Kurgan lakes it feels like home.

Today, a huge variety of dishes are prepared from peled, which are appreciated by local residents, as well as guests from other regions. The most popular is Kurgan's signature cheese, which is fish carcasses, cold or hot smoked, as well as dried delicacies. This product is loved by residents of as many as 18 regions of the Russian Federation and is recommended for use by everyone who travels around the Kurgan region.

Today's article ends with live chocolate from Surgut, which softens the harsh climate of this city with its soft and delicate taste.

This type of chocolate is called alive because its melting temperature does not exceed 36 degrees. While classic chocolate is cooked at high temperatures. The producers of live chocolate thus preserve the original taste of natural cocoa beans and their natural benefits, vitamin and mineral composition. Another remarkable feature of the product is the complete absence of sugar in the composition.

Unique chocolate is prepared at one of the Surgut factories. Moreover, everyone can not only taste this dietary product, but also observe the procedure for its manufacture through a large glass window.

Manufacturers of live chocolate confidently declare that after trying their product, a person will no longer want to return to the usual bars from the mass market.

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