Cold borscht with boiled beets
Origin of the recipe
Cold borscht, or kholodnik, has been popular since ancient times not only in southern Russian cuisine, but also in Lithuanian, Romanian, and other Eastern European cuisines. In the post-Soviet space, it's known and loved by everyone. Try this classic cold borscht recipe with boiled beets in the summer heat.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Green onions
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Dill
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Salt
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Sugar
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Pepper mix
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Boiled beets
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Cucumber
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Boiled eggs
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Sour cream
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Kefir
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Mineral water
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Lemon juice
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Pot
- Grater
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Boil and cool the beets and eggs.
Step 2:
Finely chop the green onions and place in a saucepan.
Step 3:
Chop the dill and add to the onion.
Step 4:
Add salt, sugar, pepper mixture and mix thoroughly.
Step 5:
Grate the boiled beets on a coarse grater and add to the greens.
Step 6:
Grate cucumbers on a Korean grater or chop finely.
Step 7:
Finely chop the eggs and add to the pan.
Step 8:
Add sour cream, pour in kefir and stir.
Step 9:
Add cold mineral water, lemon juice and stir.
Cooking tips
Check if the cold borscht has enough salt and sourness.
It is better to cool the cold borscht before serving.
