Secret ingredient for borscht: the dish will be tastier than grandma's

09.02.2023 16:30

Only a few people add this ingredient to borscht, because they don’t even realize how it can transform the dish.

Each housewife prepares borscht in her own way, using a recipe that may have been passed down from generation to generation.

But sometimes you can deviate from the usual version or at least change it a little to make it even tastier.

With this ingredient, the borscht will become even more aromatic, tasty and brighter. The product is added to the frying.

Red sweet pepper

For borscht, the vegetable is cut only into strips. The pepper is fried and stewed together with the other ingredients. So, first the onion and carrot, and then the pepper.

Borsch
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The vegetables are stewed with tomato paste, sugar and vinegar. During the cooking process, the pepper acquires a brighter flavor, which is reflected in the borscht.

For 4 servings of the dish, take 2-3 peppers and 6 tablespoons of tomato paste. If the beetroot is too sweet, then citric acid or juice will help balance the taste of the borscht. You can also use marinade from pickled cucumbers or tomatoes.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor