Source: Julie208, AdobeStockFeeling hot and craving something refreshing? How about a light lunch in just 15 minutes? Okroshka with Ayran is exactly what you need even on the hottest days. We've selected 8 tried-and-true recipes for you, so be sure to save them!
1. Okroshka with Sausage and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockDelicious and incredibly quick to prepare – all advantages!
You will need: 150 g boiled sausage, 2 eggs, 250 g cucumbers, 100 g radishes, 150 g sour cream, 25 g green onions, 1/2 bunch dill, 1 liter ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Grate cucumbers and radishes on a coarse grater, finely chop dill and green onions. Mix everything with sour cream, salt, and ground pepper, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Separately boil, peel, and dice the eggs. Dice the sausage in the same way, mix all ingredients, pour cold ayran over the okroshka, and let it steep for 20 minutes before serving.
2. Okroshka with Potatoes and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockThanks to the potatoes, the okroshka turns out even more filling.
You will need: 300 g boiled sausage, 3 potatoes, 3 eggs, 8 radishes, 3 cucumbers, 30 g dill, 50 g green onions, 800 ml ayran, 1.5 tsp mustard, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs in advance so they cool down. Separate yolks from whites and mash yolks with mustard using a fork. Dice the remaining ingredients and finely chop the herbs. Mix everything together, season with salt and pepper, and pour cold ayran over the okroshka.
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3. Okroshka with Ayran and Mineral Water
Source: AdobeStockNo heat is daunting with such a light and fresh dish!
You will need: 150 g boiled sausage, 4 eggs, 1-2 potatoes, 100 g radishes, 2 cucumbers, 30 g green onions, 20 g dill, 1 tbsp mustard, 0.5 tbsp lemon juice, 500 ml ayran, 750 ml mineral water, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs in advance. Mash yolks with mustard and lemon juice using a fork. Finely chop all ingredients, including the herbs. Combine everything and pour cold ayran and mineral water over the okroshka.
4. Okroshka with Ayran and Mayonnaise
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, add green onions or any other herbs.
You will need: 250 g boiled sausage or meat, 3 eggs, 3 potatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1 bunch of herbs, 1-2 tbsp mayonnaise, 750 ml ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil eggs and potatoes in advance so they cool down. Finely chop all ingredients, season with salt and pepper, and mix with mayonnaise. Pour cold ayran over the okroshka and serve.
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5. Okroshka with Ham and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockIf you want to make the okroshka thinner, add a little more sparkling water.
You will need: 200 g ham, 4 eggs, 6 potatoes, 2 cucumbers, 100 g radishes, 40 g dill, 1 bunch green onions, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 liter ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs, finely chop all ingredients and herbs. Mix everything with mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and pour ayran over the okroshka.
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6. Okroshka with Chicken and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockInstead of chicken, you can also use turkey fillet.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 6 eggs, 400 g potatoes, 300 g cucumbers, 200 g radishes, 40 g dill, 40 g green onions, 3 tsp mustard, 1.2-1.5 liters ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil chicken fillet, potatoes, and eggs in advance. Mash egg yolks with mustard using a fork. Finely chop all ingredients, chop the herbs, and mix everything with mustard. Season with salt and pepper, and pour ayran over the okroshka.
7. Okroshka with Meat and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockAny boiled meat will harmoniously fit into summer okroshka!
You will need: 300 g meat of your choice, 4 eggs, 4 potatoes, 4 cucumbers, 6 radishes, 1 bunch green onions, 1 bunch dill, 100 g sour cream, 30 g mayonnaise, 1.5 liters ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil meat, potatoes, and eggs in advance so they cool down. Finely chop all ingredients and mix them with mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and ground black pepper. Pour cold ayran over the okroshka.
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8. Okroshka with Shrimp and Ayran
Source: AdobeStockFor when you want to prepare something truly original.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 2 eggs, 3 potatoes, 1 cucumber, 2 tomatoes, 50 g leek, 1 bunch of herbs, 100 g sour cream, 50 g mustard, 1 liter ayran, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, eggs, and shrimp. Dice all ingredients into roughly equal pieces, chop the herbs, and mix everything with sour cream. Season and pour ayran over the okroshka.