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Russian Borscht

Zojirushi Recipe – Russian Borscht

Borscht is beets soup originating from Ukraine and well-known as a Russian cuisine. There are a variety of recipes by region. Borscht is traditionally served with Pampushki; a Ukrainian dinner roll flavored with garlic and herbs, but is also good with pasta or rice.


            	Russian Borscht  Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 6):

  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 10 oz. beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 quarts beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 canned (15 oz.) tomatoes
  • 1 lb. beets, peeled and diced (leaves reserved)  
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped dill

*This recipe was developed for the Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Cooking Pot (SN-XAE60/80). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.


              Russian Borscht Step 1
1

Heat oil over medium-high heat in the Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Cooking Pot inner pan. Add the beef, and sear until well browned. Stir in the onion, celery, potatoes carrots and cook about 3 minutes.

 


              Russian Borscht Step 2
2

Add the beef broth, lemon juice, cabbage, tomatoes, beets, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim the surface then place the inner pan in the insulated container and keep warm for about 2 hours.


              Russian Borscht Step 3
3

Chop and add the beet leaves into the borscht, and keep warm an additional 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves, check the taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of dill.

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