Borscht prepared according to the classic recipe will not leave anyone indifferent: such a dish is capable of making even the most demanding gourmet fall in love with it.
However, there is no limit to perfection in cooking, so you can and even should experiment regularly in the kitchen.
If you want borscht to literally conquer you with its taste and aroma, then you should know about several secret ingredients.
What can be added to the soup to enhance the flavor?
Butter
The characteristic feature of borscht is its rich broth, which gives borscht a certain charm and appeal. When preparing soup on beef bone or pork, there will be no problems with the high fat content of the broth.
However, some people cook the soup with chicken. In this case, you will need to add 20 to 50 grams of butter to the pan, depending on the volume of the pan and the desired fat content.
Marinated tomatoes with prunes
This secret can conquer many with its elegance and brightness of taste. Many professional chefs like to cook classic borscht with these rare ingredients.
You will need to remove the skin layer from the pickled tomatoes and finely chop the prunes. Tomatoes are fried at the final stage of cooking. Prunes are added to the borscht after all the vegetables have been added to the pan.
For a standard portion of borscht, it is recommended to take three medium-sized canned tomatoes and a handful of prunes.
For an incredible aroma
If you want the smell of borscht to conquer everyone, then you should prepare a special dressing for the soup. To do this, put 50 grams of tasty lard, a couple of cloves of garlic and half a bunch of dill into a blender bowl. Grind the mixture until smooth.
The dressing is added a couple of minutes before the soup is completely ready. Afterwards, the soup must be left to stand.
