10 Delicious Cold Borscht Recipes for Summer
Source: goodhouse.ruAs summer approaches, heavy hot meals become less appealing. It's hot, and you crave lightness in everything. Sound familiar? Then try these cold borscht recipes we've gathered. An excellent refreshing option for the whole family, perfect for any day!
1. Cold Borscht with Chicken
Source: rerecept.ruLet's start with a versatile classic recipe!
You will need: 500g chicken, 3 beetroots, 5 potatoes, 2 radishes, 3 eggs, 2 cucumbers, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked, remove from the broth and cool both. Finely dice the boiled eggs, cucumbers, and radishes. Separately boil potatoes and beetroots, then grate them on a coarse grater.
Shred the chicken and mix all ingredients well. Season to taste and pour in the cooled broth, then garnish with egg, herbs, or sour cream.
2. Cold Borscht with Kefir
Source: liveinternet.ruA very popular first course in Lithuanian cuisine.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 2 eggs, 2 cucumbers, 500ml kefir, 150g sour cream, 1 bunch dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 bunch green onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil the beetroots until tender, covered, for about 50 minutes, cool, and grate on a coarse grater. Separately boil the eggs, grate the whites, and mash the yolks with sour cream.
Grate the cucumbers in the same way, and finely chop the green onions and herbs, then lightly crush them to release their juices. Mix all ingredients with sour cream, add spices, pour in kefir, and refrigerate for half an hour.
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3. Cold Borscht with Meat
Source: recept-borscha.ruIt's best to boil the meat in advance so it has time to cook and cool.
You will need: 400g beef, 500g beetroots, 2 carrots, 1 bunch green onions, 3 cucumbers, 2 eggs, a pinch of sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, spices.
Preparation: In separate pots, boil the beef and beetroots until cooked, then strain the broth and beetroot liquid. Cut cucumbers, boiled beetroots, and carrots into julienne strips, finely chop the green onions, and chop the boiled eggs.
Separately shred the meat, mix all ingredients, and add sugar and spices to taste. Pour the mixture with broth and beetroot liquid with vinegar in arbitrary proportions.
4. Ukrainian Cold Borscht
Source: recept-borscha.ruProbably the most hearty cold borscht recipe in this collection!
You will need: 400g pork, 3 potatoes, 2 eggs, 2 cucumbers, 2 beetroots, 0.5 lemon, 0.5 bunch each of dill, parsley, and green onions, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Boil the meat until tender for about 1.5-2 hours, remove and shred, then strain the broth. Separately boil potatoes and eggs. Grate the beetroots on a coarse grater and simmer for 30 minutes with a glass of water and a spoonful of sugar.
Finely chop the eggs, potatoes, and cucumbers, add the cooled beetroots with the remaining liquid, and season. Add the meat, mix everything together, sprinkle with lemon juice, and pour in the broth. Finally, add chopped herbs.
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5. Cold Borscht with Fish
Source: recept-borscha.ruAnother Baltic cuisine discovery.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 2 potatoes, 1 tomato, 400g fish, 3 pickled cucumbers, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch green onions, spices.
Preparation: Boil the fish in salted water for about 15 minutes. Peel the beetroots and tomato, slice the tomato, and boil them separately for about an hour. Then strain the liquid, mash the tomato, and grate the beetroots.
Return the chopped vegetables to the liquid, and add raw potatoes, chopped herbs, and pickled cucumbers. Cook everything together until the potatoes are tender, cool, and add pieces of fish to the pot.
6. Cold Borscht with Cucumbers
Source: lamiaricchezza.ruIt turns out no worse than classic okroshka!
You will need: 4 beetroots, 350g cucumbers, 3 eggs, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 1.2L water, 1.5 tbsp vinegar, 2 bunches of herbs.
Preparation: Grate the cucumbers on a grater for Korean carrots, and also grate boiled eggs and boiled beetroots. Add mayonnaise and mix all ingredients together. Add chopped herbs, pour in water, add a spoonful of vinegar, and let the cold borscht infuse in the refrigerator.
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7. Cold Borscht with Sausage
Source: jam-bakery.ruA quick express option when there's no time to cook.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 5 potatoes, 350g boiled sausage, 5 cucumbers, 6 eggs, 1.5 tsp vinegar, herbs.
Preparation: Boil eggs and potatoes until cooked, then dice them. Grate the beetroots on a coarse grater, cover with water, add vinegar, and also boil. Slice cucumbers and sausage, mix all ingredients, and pour in the cooled beetroot liquid. Add herbs before serving.
8. Cold Borscht with Sorrel
Source: kulinaria1914.ruYes, green borscht can also be cold!
You will need: 5 potatoes, 400g sorrel, 4 eggs, 4 tbsp sour cream, 4 tbsp milk, 2 cucumbers, 50g green onions, spices.
Preparation: Dice potatoes and boil until cooked in boiling water. Then add sliced sorrel and boil together for 5 minutes.
Mash a raw egg with spices, milk, and a spoonful of this broth, and pour into the borscht in a thin stream. Boil the remaining eggs and finely chop them along with cucumbers and herbs. Mix everything together, add sour cream, and pour in the potato-sorrel base.
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9. Cold Borscht with Mushrooms and Apple
Source: vkusno.mirtesen.ruOne of the most original recipes we've seen!
You will need: 2 potatoes, 50g dried mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 beetroots, 1 carrot, 350g cabbage, 1 apple, 2 cloves garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Rinse dried mushrooms, cover with water, and boil mushroom broth. Dice potatoes and apple, shred cabbage, and finely chop onion, carrot, and beetroot. Place all chopped ingredients into the mushroom broth and cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add herbs, crushed garlic, and spices, and cook for another 7 minutes. Remove the borscht from heat, let it steep, and cool in the refrigerator before serving.
10. Cold Borscht with Pickled Beetroot
Source: pinterest.comAnd we'll also tell you how to pickle beetroot!
You will need: 3 beetroots, 0.5 cup sugar, 0.5 cup vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 500ml water, 100ml vegetable oil, a pinch of salt, 5 potatoes, 5 eggs, 2 cucumbers, 400g ham, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil water and add sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, then cook for a couple of minutes. Boil beetroots, chop them arbitrarily, add crushed garlic, and pour in the marinade. Leave to infuse overnight in the refrigerator.
Boil potatoes and eggs, and finely chop all other ingredients. Mix them with beetroots, season, and add chopped herbs. Pour boiled water over the cold borscht and let it steep.
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