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beetroot

23 dishes.

BorschtBorschtbeet soup with beef, cabbage, dollop of smetanaBuriakovyi kvasBuriakovyi kvasSour beet brine fermented in a jar, stirred into borscht for colour and acidity.Cold beet soupCold beet soupChilled pink kefir-beet soup with cucumber, egg, dill.Dressed herringDressed herringherring layered 'under a fur coat' of beet, mayonnaiseKabeesKabeesbrined turnips dyed pink with beetroot, plus cucumbers and wild cucumberKabees el liftKabees el liftTurnips brined bright pink with beetroot, eaten with falafel and grills.KholodnikKholodnikcold beet soup with cucumber, egg, dillKiwi BurgerKiwi BurgerBeef burger with beetroot, fried egg, cheese and salad in a bun.Kubbeh soupKubbeh soupIraqi-Kurdish semolina dumplings in beet or sour brothLabskausLabskausMash of corned beef, potato and beetroot with herring, gherkin and fried egg.LabuLabuWhole beetroots steamed until dark and sweet, sold hot by the slice.Red borschtRed borschtClear beet broth with tiny uszka dumplings, Christmas Eve.RosoljeRosoljeRosy beet, herring, and potato salad.ŠaltibarščiaiŠaltibarščiaiShocking-pink cold beet-kefir soup with hot potatoes.SamahonSamahonhome-distilled grain or beet spirit shared at village feastsSamogonSamogonhome-distilled grain, sugar or beet spiritSilķe kažokāSilķe kažokāLayered salad of herring under beetroot, potato and mayonnaise.Syltede rødbederSyltede rødbederBeetroot slices pickled in sweetened vinegar, bright on smørrebrødTorshiTorshisalt-brined turnips, carrots, limes and peppers, stained pink with beetrootTorshi liftTorshi liftTurnips pickled with vinegar and beetroot, served alongside couscous and sandwichesTuzemákTuzemákRum-style spirit distilled from sugar beet, used in grog and bakingVinegretVinegretbeet, potato and pickle salad with sunflower oilZakwas buraczanyZakwas buraczanySour fermented beetroot juice drunk neat or used to build barszcz

  • Vinegret

    Beet, potato and pickle salad with sunflower oil. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. Serves 6. A…

  • Buriakovyi kvas

    Sour beet brine fermented in a jar, stirred into borscht for colour and acidity. 20 min to prepare. Makes 2…

  • Cold beet soup

    Chilled pink kefir-beet soup with cucumber, egg, dill. Ready in 25 min prep and 40 min cooking. 6 servings. A…

  • Dressed herring

    Herring layered ‘under a fur coat’ of beet, mayonnaise. Ready in 45 min prep and 40 min cooking. 8 servings.…

  • Kabees

    Brined turnips dyed pink with beetroot, plus cucumbers and wild cucumber. 30 min to prepare. Fills 2 × 1-litre jars.…

  • Kabees el lift

    Turnips brined bright pink with beetroot, eaten with falafel and grills. Ready in 20 min prep and 5 min cooking.…

  • Kholodnik

    Cold beet soup with cucumber, egg, dill. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking. Serves 6. A soup…

  • Kiwi Burger

    Beef burger with beetroot, fried egg, cheese and salad in a bun. Ready in 25 min prep and 20 min…

  • Kubbeh soup

    Iraqi-Kurdish semolina dumplings in beet or sour broth. Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes prep and 1 hour cooking. Serves…

  • Labu

    Whole beetroots steamed until dark and sweet, sold hot by the slice. Ready in 10 min prep and 2 hours…