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Water-based okroshka

120 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The recipe won't take much time. As mentioned above, okroshka is a traditional Russian dish. But Russia is such a vast country that there are countless ways and variations of preparing okroshka! Today we'll choose one of them and make water-based okroshka. Actually, water-based okroshka is a very good option—I probably like it the most. Try making it yourself, and I think you'll enjoy it too. It's a very delicious summer dish that never stays long on our table. So, here is the recipe for water-based okroshka—enjoy! Pour into bowls and serve.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Take our beet and thoroughly wash it under running water.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    We clean it and grate it on a coarse grater.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Pour water into a saucepan and place the beet into it. Bring the water to a boil. Add salt and pepper, then cook the beet for 10 minutes. During this time, the beet should thoroughly color the water. Add a spoonful of sugar and lemon acid. This will give the broth an even brighter color.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Then pass the contents of the pot through a colander (we no longer need the beets). Let the broth cool! At the same time, we should boil the eggs and potatoes. Then peel them, chop, and place in one bowl. Add dill, as well as diced cucumber and sausage, to the same bowl.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Add the vegetables to the broth and leave overnight in the refrigerator.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    Serve the cold water-based okroshka with a spoonful of sour cream.