Sunday, September 13, 2015

Red Borsch – Красный борщ

Red Borsch is the most well-known Russian dish in the world.
Borsch derives from a hogweed soup originally made by the Slavs way before they separated in 16 century. Modern borsch typically made with meat stock and sautéed vegetables such as beetroots, white cabbage, carrots, parsley root, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
There are three basic types of borsch red, green and the original (plain borsch).
The red borsch considered being a winter dish. The preparation of beetroot, proper for genuine red borscht, is the special process with a strict technology. A beetroot should be stewed in sunflower oil. Some cooks prefer to add vinegar or lemon acid.
The main ingredients for green version or the dish are greens. It is usually cooked during spring and summer seasons and served hot or cold with optional hard-boiled egg and sour cream.

The plain borsch is a simplified version of the red but without the beats often substituted with sauerkraut.

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