Potatoes are considered an essential ingredient in borscht.
In fact, there is an alternative to the famous representative of the nightshade family.
There is a vegetable that makes the soup look more appetizing.
The borscht acquires a brighter taste and becomes tender.
The dish also becomes healthier if you replace the potatoes with another vegetable.
Which one exactly? This question was answered by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, cook, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova .
The perfect alternative to potatoes in borscht
When preparing borscht, the expert advises replacing potatoes with sweet potatoes.
Thanks to this component, the soup will acquire a light, sweet taste note.
In addition, the consistency of the borscht will be ideal.
Another advantage of sweet potatoes over potatoes is that they contain more nutrients.
Sweet potatoes also have a lower glycemic index.
By the way, potatoes in borscht can be replaced not only with sweet potatoes, but also with cauliflower. Another tasty and healthy alternative to nightshade is beans.
Earlier, gourmets were told about three tricks that make borscht ruby red.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
