Making borscht seems to us such a simple and familiar task that happens almost automatically.
But it is precisely for this reason that we can make mistakes that professionals notice.
For example, not all housewives add the ingredients necessary to improve the quality of the soup, noted Yulia Arkhipova, an expert on culinary issues for the online publication BelNovosti.
What should definitely be added to borscht?
A small spoon of sugar
Borscht should have a slight sourness, but in most cases this flavor remains dominant. For this reason, the acidity level needs to be controlled.
A small spoon of sugar will help with this. It is best to add the component to the frying if you are using tomatoes or tomato paste.
You can also add sugar directly into the soup pot.
Oil
If you want the taste of borscht to be more balanced and pleasant, then you should add a small piece of butter. A "sandwich" amount will be quite enough.
The taste of the soup will be revealed more deeply and qualitatively.
It is better to add oil 15 minutes before the end of cooking.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
