Simple Belarusian Sauerkraut Salad Recipe Goes Viral

A Belarusian woman, Sofia, shares her mother's recipe for a simple yet flavorful sauerkraut salad. The recipe, which is featured in a short video posted on May 19, 2025, involves rinsing sauerkraut, adding finely chopped green onions, a touch of sugar and salt, and mixing everything with sour cream. Sofia explains that the salad, a nostalgic reminder of her childhood, is best enjoyed with boiled potatoes. "It's a simple salad," Sofia says in the video, "but it brings back so many memories." The video, which has garnered 353 views and 19 likes, offers a glimpse into simple home cooking traditions in Belarus.