Lenten Okroshka
4 servings
90 minutes
Lean okroshka is a traditional Russian dish that is refreshing and nutritious, perfect for hot summer days. Unlike classic okroshka, it uses bread kvass which adds a special tang and rich flavor. Vegetables like beetroot, carrot, cucumber, and potato create a rich texture and natural sweetness, while green onions add zest. The recipe's origins date back to ancient times when lean dishes were an important part of the diet. Okroshka not only satisfies hunger but also refreshes with its cool kvass. It is often served in rural homes and traditional meals garnished with fresh herbs. Lean okroshka is a harmony of simple ingredients transformed into true culinary delight.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Wash the beetroot and boil until soft.
- Beetroot: 1 piece
3
Boil the carrots and potatoes separately.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
4
Cut the beetroot, carrot, and cucumber into small cubes.
- Beetroot: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
5
Grate the potato.
- Potato: 2 pieces
6
Chop the green onion finely and mash it with a teaspoon of salt to release its juice.
- Spring onion: 60 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
7
Combine green onions with potatoes, mustard, and sugar. Mix well.
- Spring onion: 60 g
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
8
Place the obtained mass in a bowl and dilute it with kvass.
- Bread kvass: 1 l
9
Add chopped vegetables to the bowl.
- Beetroot: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
10
Garnish with green onions when serving.
- Spring onion: 60 g
