Kvass okroshka
Description
Perfect for lunch. It's hard to imagine a summer meal without a refreshing okroshka—this dish is always associated with hot days when you want to cool down. In addition to its vibrant flavor, okroshka is also extremely healthy, as all the vegetables and herbs are added fresh, without any heat treatment. You can choose any sausage variety to your taste, but typically milk (boiled) sausage is used. Keep in mind that the soup is only poured with kvass right before serving; the chopped ingredients should be stored separately in the refrigerator, otherwise the dish's shelf life reduces to just one day. Serve the soup cold.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Boil the potatoes in advance for 25–30 minutes, and the chicken eggs for 12–15 minutes, then quickly cool them in ice water. Peel off the skins and shells, then rinse. Also rinse the cucumbers, radishes, and fresh herbs. Trim the ends off the cucumbers and radishes, and remove the stems from the herbs.
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Step 2
Cut the cucumbers into small cubes and place the chopped pieces into a salad bowl or a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Slice the radish in the same way, but be sure to taste each radish before slicing, as some may be bitter. Such ones should be discarded immediately and replaced with non-bitter ones.
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Step 4
Dice the boiled potato into small cubes or grate it on a coarse grater into a salad bowl.
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Step 5
Dice the boiled chicken eggs into small cubes and add them to the other ingredients. If desired, you can substitute chicken eggs with quail eggs, but they should be boiled for no more than 5-6 minutes and then quickly cooled before adding.
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Step 6
Chop the dill and green onion, add to the container. You can add any other herbs according to your taste.
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Step 7
Cut the dairy sausage into small cubes or grate it on a coarse grater, adding the pieces to the salad bowl.
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Step 8
Pour the cooled sparkling kvass into the container. It is best to use regular light or bread kvass, without bitterness and without sweetness. Gently mix everything.
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Step 9
Garnish the kvass-based okroshka with fresh herbs or sliced radish and cucumber, and serve it chilled immediately. If you prefer it really cold, add a few ice cubes. Enjoy your meal!