10 Quick Ways to Prepare Shchi for Winter
Source: Julie208, AdobeStockThe variety of winter preserves is much greater than it might seem at first glance. For example, this time we suggest preparing shchi in jars. In the future, they will definitely come in handy for making your favorite dish. We're sharing 10 of the best recipes!
1. Shchi with Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruA classic recipe for a quick vegetable base.
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 800 g tomatoes, 300 g bell peppers, 300 g carrots, 300 g onions, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp vinegar, 4 allspice peppercorns, 2 bay leaves.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and mash it with your hands with salt and sugar. Finely chop the onion and pepper, grate the carrot, and add to the cabbage. Pour in the oil. Peel the tomatoes, chop them finely, and add them in. Add spices, simmer the mixture for 25 minutes over low heat, pour in the vinegar, and seal the shchi in sterilized jars.
2. Shchi with Pearl Barley for Winter
Source: dom-eda.comYou can also use any other grain to your taste – for example, rice.
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 800 g tomatoes, 300 g bell peppers, 1 cup pearl barley, 300 g carrots, 300 g onions, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Thoroughly rinse the pearl barley, chop the vegetables arbitrarily, and mix all ingredients except vinegar. Pour in 1 cup of water and simmer the shchi for 40-50 minutes over minimal heat, covered. Pour in the vinegar and seal in prepared jars.
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3. Shchi with Herbs
Source: spmguild.ruHerbs give the preserve a pleasant aroma and an even more appetizing appearance.
You will need: 2 kg cabbage, 500 g carrots, 500 g tomatoes, 250 g onions, 1 bunch of herbs, 150 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp each of sugar and salt, 1 tsp acetic acid, 1/2 cup water.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, chop the onion and herbs, and blend the tomatoes. Pour water and oil into the tomato mixture, add salt and sugar, and bring to a boil. Add all the vegetables and simmer the mixture for 1-1.5 hours over minimal heat. 5 minutes before the end, add chopped herbs and acetic acid, and seal the shchi in jars for winter.
4. Shchi with Tomato Paste for Winter
Source: travel-dom.ruInstead of tomato paste, you can use any tomato sauce.
You will need: 2 kg cabbage, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 500 g carrots, 300 g onions, 1 cup tomato paste, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp acetic essence, 5 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp mixed peppercorns.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, chop the pepper and onion, and pass the tomatoes through a meat grinder. Sauté the onion and carrot in oil for 7 minutes, add tomatoes, pepper, salt, and sugar, and bring everything to a boil. Add the cabbage, simmer for half an hour, add tomato paste and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add pepper and acetic essence, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal the shchi in sterilized jars.
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5. Shchi with Beets
Source: nashaplaneta.suOn one hand, it's almost borscht, but on the other, the taste is quite different.
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 1 kg beets, 600 g bell peppers, 1 kg tomatoes, 400 g onions, 500 g carrots, 1 tbsp each of sugar and salt, 5 tbsp vinegar, 5 tbsp tomato paste, 1 head garlic, 120 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut carrots and beets into strips, shred cabbage, chop pepper and onion, and slice tomatoes. Add oil and simmer everything, covered, for 40 minutes over low heat. Add tomato paste, crushed garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar. Simmer the shchi for another 10 minutes and seal them in sterilized jars for winter.
6. Shchi without Bell Peppers for Winter
Source: shonkar.comThe classic dressing recipe includes pepper, but you can do without it.
You will need: 750 g cabbage, 7 g salt, 160 g onions, 1/2 head garlic, 1 chili pepper, 250 g carrots, 250 g tomatoes, 15 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Finely chop garlic and chili, shred cabbage, and chop the remaining vegetables. Put everything into a pan with oil, pour in a little water, simmer for half an hour, and 5 minutes before the end – add salt. Place the shchi in clean jars and sterilize them for another 15 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.
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7. Shchi without Vinegar for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruDespite the absence of vinegar, these shchi store perfectly all winter.
You will need: 1/2 head cabbage, 5 tomatoes, 1 hot pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic, salt and spices to taste.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, and arbitrarily chop the remaining vegetables with garlic. Sauté all vegetables, except cabbage, in oil for 5-7 minutes. Add cabbage and spices, and simmer for another 25 minutes. Distribute the shchi into jars, sterilize them for 10 minutes in boiling water, and seal with lids.
8. Shchi with Beans
Source: mirtesen.ruIf you need a heartier version of the classic dressing – this is it!
You will need: 2 kg cabbage, 2 cups beans, 2.5 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 700 g carrots, 150 ml vinegar, 300 ml vegetable oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 5 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pre-boil the beans until tender. Peel the tomatoes and chop them finely. Shred the cabbage and mash it with salt and sugar, grate the carrots, chop the onion and bell pepper. Sauté the onion and carrot in oil until golden. Add all vegetables and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the beans and simmer everything together for about 20 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, bring the shchi to a boil again, and distribute into sterilized jars.
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9. Shchi without Tomatoes for Winter
Source: novyefoto.ruThis recipe requires tomato paste – it will be quite sufficient instead of fresh tomatoes.
You will need: 1 head cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 100 ml water, 2 bell peppers, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp acetic essence, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 35 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables and place them in a pot. Add oil, salt, and tomato paste diluted in water, then simmer everything together for half an hour, covered. Pour in the acetic acid, simmer the shchi for another 10 minutes, and seal in jars.
10. Green Shchi for Winter
Source: здоровое-питание.рфUse the upper green leaves of cabbage. These shchi are best stored in the refrigerator or frozen in portions.
You will need: 6 green cabbage leaves, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 30 g salt.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage leaves. Dissolve sugar and salt in warm water, pour it over the cabbage, and leave under a weight for 5-7 days at room temperature. Then tightly pack the cabbage into a clean jar, cover with gauze or a plastic lid, and store the preserve in a cool place.
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