Huslianka

Huslianka is a traditional fermented-milk product of the Hutsuls, one of the treasures of Carpathian dairy cuisine. It is made from boiled sheep's or cow's milk, which is cultured in a vessel whose walls are greased with sour cream (or cream).

The milk is brought to the boil, cooled to 30–40 °C, poured into a vessel greased with sour cream, and kept in the warmth for about 12 hours. The result is a thick, tender, creamy drink with a pleasant tang and an inimitable aroma. Huslianka is prized not only for its taste but for its benefits: it is rich in probiotics and easily digestible. It is a living example of the deep dairy culture of the Hutsuls, who have long known how to turn milk into dozens of different tasty and nourishing products.