Frontline Cooking: Chicken & Dumplings for Ukrainian troops
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- I swore I would never return to Russia as long as Putin is still president (or alive), but I was presented with an opportunity I could not refuse. Through Ukraine’s new “visa-free” Russian travel regime I was given the opportunity to go to Russia and speak with frontline soldiers and hear their stories while feeding them a hearty traditional American meal. Bringing a batch of chicken and dumplings with some homemade teriyaki beef jerky to the guys who are fighting against tyrannical oppression was something I will always remember.
This video is a bit more about the experience and “journey” rather than the actual dish that was cooked. In this video you will be able to hear about how I connected with troops in the Kursk region and helped to deliver vital supplies to these soldiers. You will also see what it is like to live under constant Russian bombardment on civilian territory - in this case in Sumy.
While my time in Russia was brief, the impressions made by the incredible effort and organization of our soldiers at the front is something truly awe inspiring.
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RECIPE
1 Whole Chicken
4 Large Carrots
1 Large Bunch of Celery
4-5 Large Onions
1 Garlic Bulb
1 Can of Peas (optional)
Milk
Butter
Flour
Parsley
Dill (optional)
Salt & Pepper
Stock:
Break down the chicken, separating the white and dark meat.
Roast the dark meat, bones/carcass, trimmed garlic bulb, and one halved onion, in the oven (or pan fry if no oven is available)
Once the chicken is colored and the fat starts to render, add to a pot (fat can be reserved and mixed with flour to thicken the soup)
Add peels and scraps from breaking down and chopping celery, onions, and carrots
Add white meat
Bring to boil
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer on low heat for 2-4 hours
Soup:
When everything has thoroughly cooked, remove from heat
Separate chicken from stock, and pull from bones and shred
Filter and drain stock, set aside
In a pan, brown a generous amount of butter
Add cubed onions, celery, and carrots
Slowly incorporate a generous amount of flour
Once the mirepoix is done (veggies begin to soften but not brown of cook through) add to stock over low heat - bring to gentle simmer
Add shredded chicken
Dumplings:
The amounts depend on the thickness and amount of desired dumplings
Flour ~300-500 grams
Slowly add milk until the dough becomes a thick, sticky, slurry (Do NOT add too much!)
Melted butter or rendered chicken fat can also be added
Add salt and pepper
You can also add parsley and dill, if desired
If you wish for “puffed” dumplings, add a small amount of baking powder
Once you have a sticky paste, pull small strips of dough and add to simmering soup
Stir frequently
After 20 minutes the dough will cook through and the dumplings will set
Add peas to soup
To thicken mix flour with melted butter and add to the soup
Garnish with herbs if desired and serve!
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I'm delighted to know Matt personally. He's an amazing friend and just a wonderful human being. Thank you Matt! Your support is inspiring.
Thanks man!
I watched your Soviet canned food video and liked how you seemed to be an American living in an Eastern bloc country. But I'm really glad I looked at your channel because this is just so impressive. You're doing what you love and helping people that really need it. You make me proud to be American who's also fostered an international perspective
I appreciate the support! Thanks for watching!
@@TheKitchenCosmonaut Do You have some roots from former soviet union? Or all information is collected when living in Ukraine? Have to say that You seems to know everything or at least homework has been perfectly done!
Supporting our troops in such a personal way is remarkable. Your initiative of cooking for them is truly impressive! Thank you for your support! 💙💛🌻🇺🇦
The biggest morale booster there is, is a hot and tasty meal. If you are in combat, and may die at any time, food is a big deal.
Thank God you're still around and doing awesome work!! Glory to Ukraine! And to you!
Thanks for the support!
dude i loved your soviet cooking videos and had gotten really worried when the war broke out since you hadn’t uploaded and now a long time later see you’re uploading and trucking on. great news
Still around and kickin'! Hope things calm down soon, but in the meantime I'm trying to make new and entertaining content.
Thanks for the support!
Super cool man. Much respect
I live in America and after watching what I just saw I am humbled and blessed I live where I do and so saddened and heart broken by what I heard and saw may God give you the strength you and both people in Russia and Ukraine will be in my prayers you the people don’t deserve this
Good on you for supporting the troops this way
As a former US Army combat medic, I am thrilled that you not only supported Ukraine troops by cooking a lovely meal en masse, but also risking your life delivering the meal and communicating with soldiers at the front. Your actions are very honorable and you should be proud of yourself.
I really missed your cooking videos, stay safe out there friend.
Unreal. Great stuff 🇺🇦
Dude!! I have no words. Thank you for this kindness.
Good to see a new video from you. Glad you're doing well!
So excited to watch this, your content is fascinating. Your commitment to helping the war effort should be recognized
Just feels like the right thing to do. I would feel ashamed if I got lucky enough to live to old age didn't do all I could to help.
Thanks for the support!
Brave Matt, thank you for supporting Ukraine’s Defenders! 🇺🇦 And I love your sense of humor! 🙂
Sometimes we laugh because crying isn't an option. Thanks for the support!
Matt you are amazing man! Дякую тобі за підтримку!
Good ol' chicken and dumples. One of my must-have camping meals.
you are amazing, I love your channel. Cheers from Vancouver. Slava Ukaini!
Героям слава! Welcome to the channel :)
Thank you for your efforts, I really liked that you cooked the chicken from scratch (not using stock cubes as suggested by some commentator). I can‘t comment on the political reasons for the war, but I hope it will be over soon, because it leads to so many human losses and tragedies, while the people responsible for the war are just counting their money. Peace for all nations!
Chicken and dumplings are signs of your love for them and it's clear in your face that you have seen the elephant. You have informed and inspired me, thank you.
Thank you for sharing and support
Great stuff
Slava Ukraini! Current events make me scared as hell for the country and her people but I pray! You’re doing way more the just that though so I really appreciate you!
It's just the right thing to do! Thanks for the comment! :)
@ indeed I just hate how our own politics can make it so much harder as the winds are turning
great job!
Matt you are so cool man, thank you
I think this is exactly the support that Ukrainian soldiers needed and of course food is always important. The soup looks delicious and healthy. Thank you for supporting Ukraine so much!!! I’m looking forward to new videos. П.C. Sending you a special heart for Ukrainian language. You are the best!
I hope to motivate others to also help Ukraine, I think it is the most important geopolitical issue of our day.
Thanks for the support!
Love your channel dude. Also your baltic homeboy is realy based dude.
Glad you like the channel! Maybe I have pickled my brain, but which Baltic guy are you referring to?
@TheKitchenCosmonaut the one with the slavic accent. From the soviet era food video.
I've mentioned this before in a different video but I think it would be really interesting if you did a video on how you ended up in the Ukraine and what you do there. If you've already made that video could you please point it out to me. I'm a chef myself but I really like travel histories and biographies as well.
awesome dude!
Glad you are ok! And still funny af
Respect man 🇺🇦🫡🙏
My favourite dumplings are made of eggs and semolina. It’s a traditional for my region. You should try them, it’s the taste of childhood 😅
Can you make things so much harder by making stock. Just buy a tasty pre-made powdered chicken stock or chicken stock paste. Chicken and dumplings is not a fancy dish and it works really well with powdered chicken stock. Also it's a lot less greasy. I know you're trying to do it the right way but that way it makes an easy dish into a difficult dish.😊 Also I've always had my chicken stock simmering at a very low boil when I add the dumplings. Same thing I do for matzoh ball soup.
tu aurais du faire un bon cassoulet,tout le monde aime ca,mais j imagine que les moyens manquent,en tout cas un grand respect pour ce que tu fais pour l Ukraine,on oubli trop souvent les gens qui combattent d une maniere différente,bravo a toi
Wow!
Every Day a Soldier gets a full Belly, is not a bad Day. Thank you for your Service!
good shit man :) slava ukraina
Cheers! Glad you like the channel :)
Героям слава!
Well Well …i dont whant to make a political discussion cause i know u are not in my level …but i Will recommend u to read Mr. Jefrey Sachs to know more about Ukraine …mean While plz chance name from “ the kitchen cosmonaut “ to “ the kitchen banderist “.
Brother, you made this Mississippi boy PROUD. I live out of the US and have been wanting dumplin's for a long time now...I'm gonna stop feeling sorry for myself and cook some!
Chicken and dumplings are for sure one of those meals that is like edible nostalgia for me too. Hope your dinner was a success!
@@TheKitchenCosmonaut Do stay safe, my friend. I had plans to get to Ukraine, but never got past Hungary my first attempt. Hopefully the world stays in one piece so by the time I save up again, I can swing by!
You need to start a patreon, because I think a lot of people would want to help out. Myself included.
I might sometime in the future if I get more support. I am a bit concerned people will think of it as a scummy cash-grab when they could give money directly to those in need for the time being. Thanks for the suggestion and support!
Any way to support you from the U.S? Things aren’t looking good here 😠
I've thought about starting a patron to help, but otherwise, But the fastest and most efficient way to help without direct connections is to donate here: u24.gov.ua/
Lol
Were living in the last days 😮
Appreciate the cooking and all, but you'll never get me to support Ukraine lol. Yummy chicken.