Borscht is a hearty soup of beef and a variety of vegetables in which root vegetables and cabbage predominate, and the soup takes its characteristic deep red colour from beets.
Many people consider borscht their national dish. It’s believed that borscht was born in the south-western regions of Russia and south-eastern regions of Ukraine. From there it spread first to the south, then to the center, and after – to other regions of Russia.
Some facts about this beautiful dish!
1)BORSCHT USED TO BE MADE FROM COW PARSNIP
2)POTATOES AND TOMATOES BEGAN BEING ADDED TO BORSCHT IN THE 19TH CENTURY
3)EVERY HOUSEWIFE HAS HER OWN RECIPE
It is believed that the standard borscht recipe does not exist. Each borscht will taste different depending on who made it. However, there are certain traditions of cooking borscht, which are specific to certain regions.
4)TO MAKE SURE BORSCHT HAS A BEAUTIFUL COLOR, BEETS ARE COOKED SEPARATELY
Click the link below for the recipe!
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