Cold borscht
8 servingsDelicious borscht cold! A recipe for a wonderful first course for a summer lunch.
Beets - 400-500 g, Carrots - 100-150 g, Cucumbers - 3-4 pcs., Eggs - 2 pcs., Green onions - 1 bunch, Dill and parsley greens - 0.5 bunch, Sugar - 1 tbsp. spoon, Salt - 1.5-2 tsp, Vinegar - 3 tbsp. spoons, sour cream - 0.5 cupPrepare products.
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The recipe for cold borscht begins with the preparation of beet decoction. For this purpose beets are cleaned and cut into strips.
![They put the chopped beets in an enameled pan of c... They put the chopped beets in an enameled pan of c...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47462.webp)
They put the chopped beets in an enameled pan of cold water (1. 5 liters), pour a little vinegar (1 tbsp), put on fire. Bring to a boil, close with a lid and cook small beets for 40 minutes at low boiling.
![Then the beetroot decoction is cooled to room temp... Then the beetroot decoction is cooled to room temp...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47463.webp)
Then the beetroot decoction is cooled to room temperature and filtered through a sieve. The resulting decoction in a glass jar or enameled saucepan is placed in a warm place to sour for 8-10 hours. The sour beet broth is cooled to about 8-10 degrees (in the refrigerator).
![To prepare cold borscht, peeled carrots are cut in... To prepare cold borscht, peeled carrots are cut in...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47464.webp)
To prepare cold borscht, peeled carrots are cut into large pieces, placed in a saucepan of water, placed on a moderate heat and boiled until cooked (about 15 minutes).
![After that water is drained, and carrots are cut i... After that water is drained, and carrots are cut i...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47465.webp)
After that water is drained, and carrots are cut into small cubes or straws.
![Cucumbers are also cut into straws. ... Cucumbers are also cut into straws. ...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47466.webp)
Cucumbers are also cut into straws.
![The spring onions are finely chopped. ... The spring onions are finely chopped. ...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47467.webp)
The spring onions are finely chopped.
![Beetroot and carrots, spring onions, fresh cucumbe... Beetroot and carrots, spring onions, fresh cucumbe...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47468.webp)
Beetroot and carrots, spring onions, fresh cucumbers are put in a saucepan. Add salt, vinegar (2 tbsp), sugar.
![It is poured with chilled beet decoction and mixed... It is poured with chilled beet decoction and mixed...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47469.webp)
It is poured with chilled beet decoction and mixed.
![The eggs are boiled, peeled and finely chopped. ... The eggs are boiled, peeled and finely chopped. ...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47470.webp)
The eggs are boiled, peeled and finely chopped.
![Dill or parsley greens are also finely chopped. ... Dill or parsley greens are also finely chopped. ...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47471.webp)
Dill or parsley greens are also finely chopped.
![When served in plates with cold borscht, put a fin... When served in plates with cold borscht, put a fin...](https://easy-recipes.cooking/imgsh/medium_webp/medium_47472.webp)
When served in plates with cold borscht, put a finely chopped egg, season with sour cream and sprinkle with chopped greens.