Kapusnyak Zaporizkyi (Cossack Sauerkraut, Millet, Potato & Herb Stew) – Authentic Ukraine Recipe

Ingredients for Kapusnyak Zaporizkyi (Cossack Sauerkraut, Millet, Potato & Herb Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tangy sauerkraut, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups golden millet grains, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup cubed waxy potatoes and carrots
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with caraway seeds
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Ukraine seasoning (garlic, bay leaf, fresh dill and parsley)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and caraway seeds for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, fresh dill and parsley and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Ukraine's kitchen.
3. Add tangy sauerkraut and golden millet grains, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in cubed waxy potatoes and carrots, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.