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Ukrainian Borscht
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Ukrainian Borscht

2 u 45 minVoor 5Nutri-Score B€€
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wat u nodig heeft

Ingrediënten

5 personen
  • beef chuck (cut into chunks)Vlees1 kg
  • oil (for browning the meat)Voorraadkast45 ml
  • salt-reduced beef stockVoorraadkast2 liter
  • bay leavesKruiden en specerijen3 stukken
  • black peppercornsKruiden en specerijen8 stukken
  • potatoes (cubed)Groente en fruit500 g
  • white cabbage (finely shredded)Groente en fruit350 g
  • oil (for the beetroot base)Voorraadkast45 ml
  • brown onion (large, diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • carrot (large, coarsely grated)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • beetroot (about 2 large, coarsely grated)Groente en fruit500 g
  • tomato pasteVoorraadkast45 g
  • white vinegarVoorraadkast37 ml
  • sugarVoorraadkast8 g
  • garlic (cloves)Groente en fruit5 stukken
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • sour cream (for serving)Zuivel150 g
  • dill (chopped)Groente en fruit15 g
  • dark rye bread (optional, for serving)Bakkerij200 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

591kcal

Koolhydraten
26 g
Eiwitten
43 g
Vetten
35 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Soeppan
  • Koekenpan
  • Vijzel met stamper
  • Soeplepel
  • Rasp

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat the oil in a large pot and brown the beef in batches.
    • Set the browned meat aside.
    Stap 1
  2. Simmer the broth

    • Deglaze the pot with the beef stock and bring to a simmer.
    • Skim off the foam, then add the bay leaves and peppercorns.
    • Return the meat and simmer until tender.
    Stap 2
  3. Prep the vegetables

    • While the broth simmers, grate the beetroot and carrot.
    • Dice the onion, cube the potatoes and finely shred the cabbage.
    Stap 3
  4. Sauté the onion and carrot

    • Heat the oil in a separate pan and sauté the onion until soft.
    • Add the carrot and sauté until softened.
    Stap 4
  5. Braise the beetroot base

    • Add the beetroot, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar and a ladle of broth to the pan.
    • Braise, then set aside.
    Stap 5
  6. Cook the potatoes and cabbage

    • Once the beef is tender, add the potatoes to the pot and simmer.
    • Add the cabbage and simmer until tender.
    Stap 6
  7. Crush the garlic

    • Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle.
    Stap 7
  8. Combine and finish

    • Stir the beetroot base into the main pot and bring just back to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
    • Stir in the garlic and taste for salt.
    Stap 8
  9. Rest the borscht

    • Cover the pot and let the borscht rest.
    Stap 9
  10. Serve

    • Ladle into bowls and top with a big spoon of sour cream and the dill.
    • Serve with dark rye bread or pampushky if you like.
    Stap 10