Okroshka with nuts
4 servings
30 minutes
Okroshka with nuts is an original interpretation of the classic Russian cold soup, bringing a new texture and rich flavor to it. Roasted and crushed nuts add a pleasant oiliness and slight bitterness to the dish, while garlic gives it a spicy sharpness. The sour cream base makes the soup tender and harmonious, while fresh cucumber and radish add refreshing juiciness. This okroshka is perfect for the summer period when one desires lightness and coolness. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an interesting appetizer to main courses. The combination of fresh vegetables, nuts, and sour cream base will pleasantly surprise and provide new gastronomic experiences.
1
Wash and dry the cucumber and radish. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it thinly. Grate the radish on a coarse grater.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 3 pieces
2
Roast and chop the nuts. Mince the garlic.
- Crushed walnuts: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
3
Whip the sour cream (you can replace it with a less fatty but thick yogurt) with a mixer. Add crushed garlic, nuts, salt, and pepper. Mix well and place in the refrigerator for a short time.
- Sour cream: 2 jars
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Crushed walnuts: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Before serving, mix cucumber, radish, and sour cream. Top with finely chopped dill.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Radish: 3 pieces
- Sour cream: 2 jars
- Dill: to taste