Quick okroshka with boiled pork and radish
2 servings
15 minutes
Quick okroshka with ham and radish is a refreshing summer dish rooted in Russian cuisine. Originally, okroshka was food for peasants who mixed seasonal vegetables with kvass to create a hearty and cool lunch. This version is a simplified and accelerated take on the classic recipe. Quail eggs add tenderness, radish brings a spicy freshness, and ham enriches the flavor. Young potatoes that don't require peeling make the dish even more convenient to prepare. The combination of fragrant herbs, sharp horseradish notes, and creamy softness creates a harmonious balance. Okroshka is perfect for hot days when you want something light yet nourishing. It is served cold, instantly quenching thirst and refreshing with its taste. Kvass adds a characteristic sour note, making this dish indispensable for summer tables.
1
We prepare potatoes in the microwave. First, we wash young potatoes very well. We wrap each tuber in plastic wrap, make holes with a knife in several places for air to escape. We place them in the microwave, cook for 2 minutes on medium power (about 700 W), turn them over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. We check for readiness with a knife. If the potatoes are ready, we place the wrapped tubers in a bowl and put them under running cold water.
- Young red potatoes: 2 pieces
2
At this time, we prepare the eggs. We place quail eggs in a microwave-safe bowl, add a little salt, and fill with water so that the eggs are completely submerged. We put it in the microwave and cook for 3.5–4 minutes.
- Quail egg: 8 pieces
- Salt: to taste
3
While the eggs are boiling, we chop young cucumbers, radishes, and ham.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Radish: 4 pieces
- Pork ham: 100 g
4
We take the eggs out of the oven and place them under running cold water.
5
Chop the greens, the more greens, the better. Peel the eggs from the shell. Cut each egg into 4-6 pieces or crumble.
- Green onion feathers: 4 pieces
- Parsley: 2 stems
- Dill: 2 stems
- Quail egg: 8 pieces
6
Cut the potatoes into cubes. It is not necessary to peel young potatoes.
- Young red potatoes: 2 pieces
7
In a deep bowl, combine eggs, radishes, cucumbers, ham, and potatoes. Add salt and pepper. Add greens. Mix well.
- Quail egg: 8 pieces
- Radish: 4 pieces
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Pork ham: 100 g
- Young red potatoes: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Green onion feathers: 4 pieces
- Parsley: 2 stems
- Dill: 2 stems
8
We place it in deep plates and pour kvass over it. Optionally, add grated horseradish for spiciness. Add sour cream or natural yogurt.
- Bread kvass: 500 ml
- Grated horseradish: to taste
- Sour cream 15%: 2 teaspoons