Russian Thanksgiving Dinner Mystery Ingredients
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Russian Thanksgiving Dinner: A Culinary Adventure
Living in Siberia for a year promised plenty of laughs, but nothing was funnier than my attempt to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The Challenge
As an American, my idea of cooking rarely went beyond grabbing takeout on my way home. Cooking rice felt like a daunting challenge. This lack of culinary skill was evident during my year teaching at a university in Chita, Siberia.
Celebrating Thanksgiving
Immersing myself in Russian culture was a major reason for moving to Siberia. Meanwhile, the university seemed eager to experience some American traditions. This led to the celebration of every holiday, both Russian and American.
As November approached, curiosity about Thanksgiving grew among my Russian colleagues and students. They were particularly intrigued by the concept of a Thanksgiving dinner. To my dismay, crucial ingredients like turkey and cranberries were unavailable in local markets. Feeling confident, I lamented my plight, boasting about my ability to cook a turkey?"if only I could get the ingredients.
Enter fate. A colleague's relative was flying in from Moscow and offered to bring whatever I needed. I was in deep trouble.
The Plan
In a panic, I turned to my mom for help. Her initial response was skeptical: "Very funny. You're going to cook?" After explaining my predicament, she sent me detailed instructions?"simple enough for a child to follow.
The Big Day
Shockingly, the turkey and stuffing turned out well, and the cranberries were a success. Then came the gravy.
In Siberia, ingredients come in unlabeled clear bags. You’re supposed to organize these at home. Unfortunately, this led to a memorable mishap with the flour.
The Gravy Fiasco
I followed the instructions: turkey juices, followed by flour, constant stirring, and then water. Feeling confident, I tasted it and nearly choked. The gravy was salty, chunky, and terrible. Despite adding more water, it kept getting worse.
One of my students entered the kitchen, horrified by the gravy. We reviewed the process together, and I suggested the flour might be the problem.
Upon inspecting the "flour," she burst into laughter, unable to speak. Finally, she managed to explain?"it wasn't flour. I had used wall paste, essentially making turkey drywall!
No wonder it was so chunky!
The Aftermath
After everyone left, I used the leftover "flour" to repair a hole in my bathroom door. Thanksgiving in Siberia was certainly memorable?"a story to laugh about for months.
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