Kissel: The Russian way to drink berries!
This sweet and a slightly jelly-like soft drink is an echo from Soviet childhood.
Traditional ‘kissel’ in Old Russia was a fermented dish with a slightly sour taste. It looked sort of like a pudding that should be cut with a knife.
In modern Russian cuisine, however, ‘kissel’ is a sweet drink made with berries. Based on flour or starch, it gains a thick structure, but remains a liquid. The gooey texture is quite specific and, sometimes, actually hated by kids. It was especially true in Soviet times, when ‘kissel’ was omnipresent.
This berry beverage is underrated, as it's a nutritious, calorie-rich drink. Thanks to the starch content, it has an enveloping effect on gastric mucosa and, thus, provides protection against stomach acid, which is very beneficial for people who suffer from increased stomach acidity or gastritis.
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