Kissel
Fruit kissel | |
| Alternative names | Kisel, kiisseli (Finnish) Kisiel (pl. kisiele) (Polish) |
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| Type | jelly |
| Course | dessert or drink |
| Region or state | Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Finland |
| Main ingredients | 1) fruit juice (or puree) or milk thickened with cornstarch or potato starch; 2) grain or oat flakes |
Kissel or kisel is a simple dish with the consistency of a thick gel, and made of sweet fruit, berry, grains (oatmeal, rye, wheat), peas, or from milk. It belongs to the group of cold-solidified desserts, although it can be served warm.