Borscht with dumplings
Description
Regular borscht is so simple and ordinary... Let me tell you how to make borscht with dumplings. It's truly a lifesaver, especially when there's not a single piece of bread in the house. It's delicious, filling, and believe me—very easy. You can serve the dumplings either separately from the borscht or right in the bowl with it. And don't forget the sour cream—what borscht would be complete without it? This step-by-step recipe for borscht with dumplings will help you prepare the most delicious borscht, and your family will be very pleased. Good luck!
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the chicken, cut it into pieces. Place in a pot and start cooking the broth.
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Step 2
Peel the beet, cut into strips. Fry in vegetable oil for about 10 minutes, add a little water and vinegar, then simmer covered for about 30 minutes.
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Step 3
Shred the cabbage and, after adding a little salt, squeeze it well.
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Step 4
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
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Step 5
Peel the onion and carrot. Chop the onion and grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
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Step 6
Cut the salo into small cubes and fry in a pan until golden brown.
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Step 7
To the skillet with fat, add chopped onion, after 1-2 minutes add carrots, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Then add tomato paste and after 1-2 minutes the borscht seasoning is ready.
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Step 8
Once the chicken is cooked, start adding the vegetables in the following order — cabbage, potatoes, beets, and finally the seasoning. Wait 5 minutes between adding each vegetable. Add salt, sugar, and pepper. Cook the borscht until the potatoes are done. Then add fresh herbs.
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Step 9
While the borscht is cooking, let's make the dumplings. To save time, place a pot of water on the stove to heat up — this is the water we'll use to cook the dumplings. Our dough will be a boiled one. Don't be alarmed — it's not difficult to make. First, bring about 100 g of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and 1.5 heaping tablespoons of flour. Mix thoroughly with a spoon and let it cool. Then add an egg and the remaining flour, and knead the dough. It should not be too stiff.
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Step 10
Now, take a small amount of dough with a spoon and place it into the pot of boiling water. Cook until done, approximately 3-4 minutes after the dumplings float to the surface.