Kvass-Based Okroshka
Ingredients:
- Bread Kvass – 1.3 liters
- Boiled Potatoes – 2 pieces
- Ham (or boiled sausage) – 200 g
- Cucumbers – 2 pieces (150 g)
- Radish – 100 g
- Boiled Eggs – 2 pieces
- Green Onions – 30 g
- Dill – 15 g
- Sour Cream – 1 tbsp
- Mustard – 1 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Preparation:
- Ingredient Prep:
- Dice the potatoes, ham, cucumbers, and radish into equal-sized cubes.
- Chop the eggs into small pieces.
- Finely chop the green onions and dill.
- Mixing Components:
- In a deep bowl, mix the diced potatoes, ham, cucumbers, radish, eggs, green onions, and dill.
- Making the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and mustard until smooth. Add salt to taste.
- Combining All Components:
- Add the sour cream and mustard mixture to the vegetables and meat, thoroughly mix.
- Pour in the bread kvass and gently stir. Add more salt if needed.
- Chilling:
- Place the Okroshka in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to chill and infuse.
- Serving:
- Serve the Okroshka chilled, allowing each person to add extra sour cream or mustard to their liking.
The Kvass-Based Okroshka turns out to be refreshing and rich, the combination of vegetables, greens, and kvass creates a unique flavor that will be appreciated by all fans of cold soups.
