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Ukrainian borscht with caraway dumplings (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times / August 27, 2012) |
Borscht. It may not sound romantic but when well made, few dishes can be as seductive. Clean and earthy and economical, this soup delivers a savory and satisfying meal.
On a wintery afternoon, this soup is well worth the endeavor.
Ukrainian borscht with caraway dumplings
Total time: 3 hours
Servings: 12
Note: Garnish each serving of the soup with a little sour cream and a sprinkling of dill. Kvass, a fermented beverage, is usually available at Central and Eastern European markets.
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef short ribs
Salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
8 cups water, more if needed
2 turnips, cut to ½-inch cubes
2 carrots, diced
1/3 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup kvass
On a wintery afternoon, this soup is well worth the endeavor.
Ukrainian borscht with caraway dumplings
Total time: 3 hours
Servings: 12
Note: Garnish each serving of the soup with a little sour cream and a sprinkling of dill. Kvass, a fermented beverage, is usually available at Central and Eastern European markets.
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef short ribs
Salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
8 cups water, more if needed
2 turnips, cut to ½-inch cubes
2 carrots, diced
1/3 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup kvass
