🇺🇦 Ukraine recipe
Borscht
The undisputed queen of Ukrainian cuisine, borscht is a magnificent beetroot soup that has nourished families for centuries. Layers of flavor are built from beef bones, earthy beets, sweet cabbage, and a medley of root vegetables, all simmered until they meld into a deeply complex, ruby-red broth. Every Ukrainian grandmother has her own version, but all share the soul-warming richness that makes this dish a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure.
Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves6
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 500g bone-in beef shank or chuck
- 2 medium beets (about 400g), peeled and grated on a coarse grater
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 medium head of cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 5-6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped, for serving
- Smetana (sour cream) for serving
- 2.5 liters water
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 14 g
