Vyatka okroshka

4 servings

15 minutes

Vyatka okroshka is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that traces back to ancient peasant recipes. It refreshes in the summer heat thanks to bread kvass, which gives it a tart sourness and light fizziness. Potatoes add softness, while cabbage provides a pleasant crunch. Onion and grated horseradish create a piquant sharpness that reveals a richness of flavors. Oil binds the ingredients together, giving them a delicate structure. This dish is perfect as a light lunch or snack, awakening the appetite with its rich flavor combination. Vyatka okroshka is an example of simple yet refined Russian gastronomy that combines the strength of traditions with a love for natural products.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 293.5
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 36.9g

Ingredients

• Bread kvass: 1 l
• Potato: 4 pc
• Sauerkraut: 200 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Grated horseradish: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes and cut them into small cubes

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

2. Chop the onion finely

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

3. Pour kvass over potatoes, onions, and cabbage, add oil, salt, and grated horseradish. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Sauerkraut: 200 g
   • Bread kvass: 1 l
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Grated horseradish: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste