Sauerkraut Sour Shchi (Traditional Recipe)
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's an old-fashioned recipe, but prepared in a modern way, since it's hard to find a traditional oven nowadays. You can eat it right after cooking, but it's better to let it sit. This dish is perfect for a festive table or for gatherings after a feast. You can make vegetarian borscht or prepare it with beef or lamb broth. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for cooking. Wash and peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
2. Place a whole celery root, parsley root, onion, leek, and carrot into a saucepan. Add the washed meat, cover with water, add allspice and bay leaf. Simmer gently for 3–4 hours after boiling.
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Step 3
3. After the required time, remove the meat, all the vegetables, and the bay leaf from the broth. Shred the meat into pieces and immediately return it to the broth, add the sauerkraut, bring to a boil, and simmer for half an hour.
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Step 4
4. Place the butter in a saucepan and melt it.
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Step 5
5. Add the flour to the butter and vigorously mix with a spoon to eliminate lumps.
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Step 6
6. Pour the resulting flour mixture into the pot with the remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, let the soup cool, then place it in the refrigerator.
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Step 7
7. The next day, reheat the soup and serve with a spoonful of sour cream.