A resident of Lviv region shares a traditional boyko recipe for sweet cabbage

Yaroslava Petrykiv, a resident of Dovhe in the Lviv region of Ukraine, shared a traditional recipe for sweet cabbage with the media.

This dish originated from the Boyko people, an ethnic group that historically lived in this area. The meal is a nutritious first course made by blending boiled cabbage, potatoes, and apples into a smooth puree. Cooked with milk and sour cream, the dish features a rich flavor with a slight acidity.

While the original method involves cooking the vegetables in a cast-iron pot over a stove, Petrykiv notes that people can also prepare it on a modern stovetop. Petrykiv learned the recipe during her childhood and now cooks it for her own children. The dish is served with fried onions and cracklings. To achieve an authentic taste, she recommends using young cabbage, sour green apples, and homemade fatty sour cream.