Many gourmets simply adore borscht with smoked meats.
Did you know that an essential ingredient of this dish is… lemon?
The expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova recommends adding half a citrus fruit to the soup being prepared.
This simple culinary step will allow you to achieve two positive results at once.
How to add lemon to borscht correctly
Have you made a broth using smoked meats?
Add to it the grated boiled beetroot, the fried mixture (a carrot and onion mixture heated in a frying pan), the previously removed and chopped meat and half a lemon.
The citrus fruit should be peeled and finely chopped.
Results of adding lemon to borscht
Thanks to the citrus ingredient, the flavor of smoked meats will be perfectly revealed.
In other words, a slight sourness will make the borscht much more aromatic.
In addition, the use of lemon additive ensures that the beetroot retains its color.
The soup will be prepared with a ruby color.
Now you know the secret to making delicious looking and incredibly tasty borscht.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
