This is a perfect summer borscht for those who doesn’t eat meat. Light and tasty, it will give you energy that will fuel you day! First, you need to choose an oven proof pot. Glass or ceramic pot will work best. Cut your beetroots and onions into thin strips. Mix Read more…
This is one of the oldest borscht recipes that dates back to the 17th century. It’s quite simple and uses only a few ingredients that were generally accessible in any Ukrainian village. Historically correct cuisine at it’s finest. For this recipe you will need a whole chicken. Cut the chicken Read more…
This borscht is cooked in a clay pottery, so select a good deep clay pot beforehand. Cut beetroot, carrots, parsley roots, parsnip, leeks and yellow onion in small cubes; cut fresh green cabbages into 1 inch squares. Cut meat and bacon into bite sized pieces and place everything into a Read more…
Wash dried porcini mushrooms under cold running water and place into a pot. Add 1 onion cut in halves, roughly chopped parsley root and parsnip root, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. When it start to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 ½ Read more…
You will need fermented beetroots for this borscht. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find the recipe for fermented beetroot. First, place dry porcini mushrooms into cold water and let them soak for 3 hours. Cut fermented beetroot and soaked mushrooms into fine strips. Place everything in Read more…
Cut chicken into several pieces and wash thoroughly. Place into a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that appears when the chicken starts to boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 1-2 hours. The chicken Read more…
Cut pork shoulder into bite size pieces, place into a pot and cover with cold water. Bring it to a boil, take off all the foam that appears, reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently. Cut beetroot into strips and place into a skillet with drawn bacon or Read more…
Wash dry porcini mushrooms under cold running water, place them into a deep bowl, add cold water and let them soak for 8 hours. After 8 hours, take them out, wash under cold running water again and cut them into strips. Strain the water that was used to soak the Read more…