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Sweet and sour beetroot

3 servings

60 minutes

The recipe is taken from the book "Cuisines of the world. Jewish cuisine.

Sweet and sour beetroot
Energy value per serving
Calories
270kcal
Proteins
5.2grams
Fats
12.3grams
Carbohydrates
36.6grams
Ingredients
3servings
Salt
1 
tsp
Sugar
0.5 
tbsp
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Wash the beetroot very well (using a brush) and place it in a pot.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 2

    Pour cold water just to cover it and boil for 30-40 minutes until cooked.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 3

    Save 1 cup of broth.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 4

    Cool the beetroot, peel it, and slice it into medium-thick pieces.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 5

    Return the beet broth to the pot and bring to a boil.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 6

    Add salt, sugar, lemon juice, and vegetable oil.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt: 1 teaspoon
    2. Sugar: 0.5 tablespoon
    3. Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
    4. Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
  • 7

    Dissolve the starch in a small amount of cold water, then pour it into the boiling sauce in a thin stream while constantly stirring.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato starch: 1 tablespoon
  • 8

    Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2-3 minutes.

  • 9

    Add beetroot to it, boil for another 2-3 minutes, then let it steep a little.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Beetroot: 1 kg
  • 10

    The dish can be served hot or cold.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Ground black pepper:  to taste