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Botviña

Botvinya is a cold soup that is made on sour kvass and a decoction of beet tops. Fresh or salted boiled red fish are often added to this dish of Russian cuisine. More details about botvinier...The name of the dish comes from the old Russian word "botet, " which means to get fat, it refers to plants with tops. Botvinya is very good in the summer in the heat, as it is beautifully refreshing and is an easy dish. The dish is delicious, healthy and satisfying. Botvinya is not difficult to prepare. When eating in a plate with botvinya in the heat, it is recommended to put pieces of ice, so you get the most cooled botvinya. The recipe for the dish may or may not contain fish.

The main ingredients that are usually included in botvinya: kvass (white and bread), young beets, nettles, sorrel, beet tops, green onions, dill, parsley, horseradish, red fish, crayfish.