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Ukrainian borscht recipe
A hearty and vibrant Ukrainian classic to warm your soul.
Ingredients
- 500 g beetroot
- 300 g cabbage
- 200 g potato
- 100 g carrot
- 100 g onion
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 vegetable broth
- 2 garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10 g dill
- 100 g sour cream
How to make Ukrainian borscht
- Peel and chop 500 g of beetroot, 200 g of potato, 100 g of carrot, and 1 onion into small pieces before starting.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped beetroot, carrot, and potato pieces to the pot and cook for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and pour in 1 liter of vegetable broth.
- Add 300 g of shredded cabbage, 1 bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to taste; bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the borscht for 45 minutes or until all vegetables are tender; stir occasionally.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving hot.
- Serve the borscht garnished with fresh dill and a generous dollop of sour cream on top.
What is Ukrainian borscht?
Ukrainian borscht is a traditional dish from Ukraine. It takes about 90 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 13 ingredients.
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