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If any Russian is on this forum (I know they are numerous in Vietnam), could he/she tell me if there is such a thing as a traditional Russian FRESH Sausage recipe (FRESH, not smoked or dried). I have been checking on Google for weeks, but if there is such recipes, it could very well be in Russian on a Russian blog. Here is the only thing I found, and it doesn't seem to be the ONE yet:
The Russian Fruit Sausage Recipe:
(Quote): We will not Swear in a Court of Law that this is a genuine Russian sausage recipe. Most Russian sausages, like sausages from the rest of Eastern Europe, are dry, bland, too fatty and as chewy as chicle. These sausages, however, are made with Genuine Russian Pomegranate Molasses, which is actually the only thing Russian about them, so they are about as genuine as Godfather's Deep Dish Pizza is Neapolitan, or as Chow Mein is Chinese. But regardless of their provenance, they have a fine flavor and are worthy of inclusion in the pantheon of SausageMania's recipes. This sausage is quite eclectic, in fact, drawing on Russian, Mexican, Chinese and Southeast Asian ingredients, so it may be considered a Trans-National Sausage, rather like Soccer is a Trans-National sport. Pomegranate molasses may be found in Russian or "European" groceries in most major US cities, though you might be hard-pressed to find it in Des Moines. (Unquote)
Here is the recipe:
• Ground pork: 1 lb.
• Coarse salt: 1/2 tablespoon
• Diced onions: 5 tablespoons
• Ground cayenne: 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1/8 teaspoon
• Ground cloves: 1/8 teaspoon
• Powdered thyme: 1/3 teaspoon
• Ground bay leaf: 3 leaves
• Crushed garlic cloves: 1
• Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
• Crushed garlic cloves: 1-1/2
But… no fruit!!!
Can a Russian tell me if this quote is true, where are the fruits (and which are they), and if Pomegranate can be found in Nha Trang.