Chlodnik is a traditional Ukrainian dish that is perfect for hot summer days. It is a cold liquid vegetable dish that combines the freshness of vegetables, the sourness of kvass, and the aroma of spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 beets
  • 1 liter of kvass
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 bunch of green onions
  • 1 bunch of dill
  • 1/2 bunch of parsley
  • 200 g of sour cream
  • 4 boiled eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Boil the beets: Wash the beets thoroughly and cook them in their skins for 1-1.5 hours, until they are soft. Cool the beets, peel them, and cut them into strips.
  2. Prepare the kvass: If you are using homemade kvass, strain it. If you are using store-bought kvass, you can use it without any additional processing.
  3. Chop the vegetables: Finely chop the cucumbers, green onions, dill, and parsley.
  4. Mix all the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the beets, cucumbers, green onions, dill, parsley, kvass, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the boiled eggs: Dice the boiled eggs and add them to the chlodnik.
  6. Serve: Refrigerate the chlodnik for 1-2 hours to cool. Serve the chlodnik with boiled eggs and fresh herbs.

Additional tips:

  • You can add other vegetables to the chlodnik, such as tomatoes, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • You can also add cooked meat or fish to the chlodnik.
  • If you don’t have kvass, you can substitute it with buttermilk or kefir.
  • Chlodnik is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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