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#45: The World in a Pickle - The war of the soups (with Yevhen Klopotenko)
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When Russia started to claim ownership over the ever popular –and oftentimes fermented– soup known as Borscht, Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko knew he had to do something. He took up a knife, chopped up some beetroots, added a few more ingredients, and turned them into a soup. Then he traveled across Ukraine to find out where this dish comes from. If he could only confirm its origins, UNESCO could protect Ukrainian Borscht, winning a battle on the food front against cultural appropriation. Why is Borscht so important? Join us on a fermentation journey through the intricacy and diversity of this beloved soup. Welcome to the 2nd episode of the World in a Pickle, Ferment Radio’s mini-series focused on understanding geopolitical complexities through fermented foods.
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