Okroshka with sprat in tomato sauce and kvass
Origin of the recipe
Sprats in tomato sauce are a rather unexpected ingredient for okroshka, but there's nothing new about it. Fish okroshka, or kavardak, is a traditional Russian dish. Fish can be served alone or with the usual sausage. Tomato sauce adds an extra piquant flavor. Okroshka with sprats in tomato sauce and kvass is a great option for a hot summer. Okroshka with sprats in tomato sauce and kvass is an unusual variation on the traditional Russian cold soup, originating in the coastal regions of Russia and Ukraine. The use of sprats and tomato sauce reflects the abundance of seafood and vegetable preserves typical of coastal cuisine. This recipe reflects the adaptation of classic okroshka to local produce and taste preferences, adding richness and piquancy with seafood and tomatoes. This variation emerged as a way to add variety to summer dishes, combining the freshness of kvass with a hint of the sea.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Potato
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Eggs
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Sprats in tomato sauce
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Cucumber
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Sausage
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Green onions
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Kvass
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Pot
- Containers for ingredients
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Boil the potatoes, cut into small cubes and add to a deep container.
Step 2:
Cut hard-boiled eggs into small cubes and add to the potatoes.
Step 3:
Add sprat in tomato sauce.
Step 4:
Finely chop fresh cucumbers and add to the other ingredients.
Step 5:
Cut into cubes and add cooked sausage.
Step 6:
Chop the green onions.
Step 7:
Mix the ingredients, add kvass and mix again.
Step 8:
Place in the refrigerator for half an hour and serve.
Cooking tips
Cut the ingredients into pieces of approximately the same size.
For more spiciness, you can add a tablespoon of vinegar to the kvass.
