What to add to borscht for sourness: experienced housewives shared their secrets

30.07.2023 09:40

Any connoisseur of borscht knows that the famous soup must have a characteristic sourness, which gives the dish a special zest.

However, in order for the flavor to be pleasant, it is important to add the appropriate ingredients correctly.

Also rely on your own taste preferences: the amount of acid can always be varied.

What can be added to the soup to create the desired effect?

Citric acid

Many housewives know that adding citric acid allows you to prepare a very high-quality and tasty borscht with a sufficient level of sourness.

Citric acid must first be dissolved in water.

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Sauerkraut

This is a very simple and useful way to make borscht more sour and aromatic. The taste of the soup is incredibly rich and pleasant.

The sourness comes out quite noticeably.

Lemon juice

Citrus juice makes the borscht moderately sour and tasty. The amount of juice can be varied depending on your taste preferences.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What can be added to the soup to create the desired effect?
  2. Citric acid
  3. Sauerkraut
  4. Lemon juice