Cold borscht with boiled beets
Cold borscht with boiled beets
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Cold borscht with boiled beets

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1 hour 30 minutes
47.0 kcal
Proteins: 3.0 g
Fats: 2.0 g
Carbohydrates: 4.0 g

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

  • Green onions
  • Dill
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Pepper mix
  • Boiled beets
  • Cucumber
  • Boiled eggs
  • Sour cream
  • Kefir
  • Mineral water
  • Lemon juice

Kitchen utensils

  • Knife
  • Board
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Pot
  • Grater

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 1 Boil and cool the beets and eggs.

Step 2:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 2 Finely chop the green onions and place in a saucepan.

Step 3:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 3 Chop the dill and add to the onion.

Step 4:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 4 Add salt, sugar, pepper mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 5:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 5 Grate the boiled beets on a coarse grater and add to the greens.

Step 6:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 6 Grate cucumbers on a Korean grater or chop finely.

Step 7:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 7 Finely chop the eggs and add to the pan.

Step 8:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - Step 8 Add sour cream, pour in kefir and stir.

Step 9:

Cold Borscht with Boiled Beets - 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.

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