Source: TrapezaStudio, AdobeStockOkroshka is one of those dishes that every hostess prepares in her own way. It's no surprise that there isn't a single dressing option for it. So you can try different ones and choose the one you like best. Check out great okroshka dressing recipes in our selection!
1. Egg Yolk Dressing for Okroshka
Source: ochakovo.ruDue to the mixture of yolks and sour cream, the dressing turns out slightly creamy.
You will need: 5 boiled egg yolks, 3-4 tsp mustard, 5-6 tbsp 15% sour cream, kvass, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth. Add mustard and sour cream, and mash again. Salt, pepper, and pour kvass over the okroshka with this dressing.
2. Mayonnaise and Herb Dressing for Okroshka
Source: cookpad.comA very light and refreshing recipe, despite the mayonnaise.
You will need: 1 liter kefir, 500 ml sparkling mineral water, 4 boiled egg yolks, 30-50 ml mayonnaise, 2-3 sprigs of herbs, 1-2 green onion feathers, 10 g citric acid, salt.
Preparation: Chop the herbs, mash the yolks with a fork, and mix everything with mayonnaise. Salt and add the dressing to the okroshka, then pour cold kefir over it. Dissolve citric acid in sparkling water and add it to the mixture.
3. Horseradish and Mustard Dressing for Okroshka
Source: dzen.ruA very piquant dressing that will make okroshka burst with new flavors.
You will need: 500 ml kvass or kefir, 25 g dill, 20 g green onions, 20 g horseradish, 20 g mustard, 0.5 tsp sugar, 3 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Finely chop dill and green onions. Grate horseradish or use ready-made table horseradish. Mix horseradish, mustard, herbs, salt, and sugar. Pour in kvass or kefir, and mix again.
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4. Water and Vinegar Dressing for Okroshka
Source: youtube.comA delicious and at the same time very accessible recipe.
You will need: 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, 15 g dill, salt, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2-3 glasses of water.
Preparation: Chop dill and press garlic through a press. Mix them with mayonnaise and salt to taste. Dress the okroshka with this mayonnaise. Dissolve vinegar in water and pour over the okroshka.
5. Citric Acid Dressing for Okroshka
Source: mixyfotos.ruKvass, water, broth, or even cold light beer can be used for the liquid base.
You will need: 200 ml sour cream, 1.5 tbsp mustard, 100 ml mayonnaise, 0.5-1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, mustard, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add citric acid and mix the dressing again.
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6. Lemon Dressing for Okroshka
Source: mirtesen.ruIf desired, add a little sugar, salt, or spices to it.
You will need: 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tbsp lemon zest, white ground pepper.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add zest and a little white pepper, and mix the dressing again. This will be enough for 1 liter of liquid base.
7. Tomato Juice Dressing for Okroshka
Source: postila.ruYou can add a little aromatic herbs to the green onions.
You will need: 50 g green onions, 2 cloves garlic, 3 g salt, 800 ml tomato juice.
Preparation: Chop green onions and garlic, salt, and mash everything with a mortar. Dress the okroshka with the green mixture and pour in tomato juice.
8. Broth Dressing for Okroshka
Source: pinterest.comChicken broth is best, as it is quite light.
You will need: 3 tbsp sour cream, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 bunch of herbs, salt, ground black pepper, broth.
Preparation: Finely chop the herbs. Mix sour cream, herbs, and mayonnaise. Salt and pepper the dressing to taste. Dress and pour cold broth over the okroshka.
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9. Ayran Dressing for Okroshka
Source: cookpad.comAyran as a liquid base is original enough on its own, so a complex dressing is not needed here.
You will need: 4 boiled chicken yolks, 10 g mustard, salt, ground black pepper, 900 ml ayran.
Preparation: Mash the yolks with a fork with mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Add this mixture to the okroshka and pour cold ayran over everything.
10. Sour Milk Dressing for Okroshka
Source: dzen.ruIf the finished okroshka seems too thick, you can add more water.
You will need: 60 g full-fat sour cream, 3 cloves garlic, 3-4 sprigs each of cilantro and dill, 2 green onion feathers, 1 liter sour milk.
Preparation: Finely chop all the herbs and press garlic through a press. Mix with sour cream and season as desired. Dress the okroshka with this mixture, pour in sour milk, and mix again.
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11. Matsoni Dressing for Okroshka
Source: ok.ruAn Armenian recipe for refreshing okroshka that can be made all summer long.
You will need: 50-100 g green onions, 50-100 g dill, 1 liter matsoni, 500 g 15% sour cream, 500 ml mineral water, 50 ml lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Very finely chop dill and green onions. Mix sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and ground pepper to taste. Add the herbs and mix everything together. Dress the okroshka, pour in matsoni, and add mineral water.
12. Yogurt Dressing for Okroshka
Source: AdobeStockThis is well-suited for a lighter and diet-friendly okroshka.
You will need: 400 ml yogurt, 1 lemon, salt, 2 liters water, 1 bunch dill.
Preparation: Squeeze 2-3 tablespoons of juice from the lemon. Mix it with yogurt, salt, and chopped dill. Pour over the okroshka and add cold water as needed.