Ural Shchi
Description
The base of Ural shchi is sauerkraut. The dish can be prepared on vegetable or meat broth. Traditionally, grains are added: rice, millet, or barley. Shchi is a hearty and very tasty meal. Serve it immediately after cooking, and store leftovers in the refrigerator. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. Pour water into a saucepan and place the washed meat into it. Cook over medium heat for 1–2 hours after boiling, then add salt at the very end. Remove the meat, cut it into pieces, and return it to the saucepan.
- 2
Step 2
2. Place the sauerkraut in a colander and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a pot.
- 3
Step 3
3. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large pieces, put them in a pot and cook until done, then remove from the pot.
- 4
Step 4
4. Rinse the rice and add it to the soup when the cabbage becomes soft.
- 5
Step 5
5. Peel the onion and cut into cubes. Peel the carrot and grate on a coarse grater.
- 6
Step 6
6. Heat a skillet with sunflower oil and add the onion and carrot. Cook until soft, then add tomato paste.
- 7
Step 7
7. Transfer the contents of the frying pan to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 8
Step 8
8. Mash the boiled potatoes into a puree and place in a saucepan.
- 9
Step 9
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add bay leaf, and simmer for a few minutes.
- 10
Step 10
10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.