KALEENKA BORSHCH (BORSCH/BORSCHT)
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle was Kaleenka's on First Avenue. I loved their borshch and piroshky, and I always felt warm and comfortable in the restaurant. Kaleenka's has unfortunately closed, but I did find their recipe for borshch in "Dining Ethnic Around Puget Sound" which was published in 1993. This is an excellent borshch, well worth making! Kaleenka featured good Russian hearty fare, traditional cooking from the Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Georgia. The name "Kaleenka" was derived from a ubiquitous shrub that grows all across Russia, which is revered since ancient times as a symbol of the land and culture. According to Kaleenka's... there are many variations of the soup called "borshch," and this one is a vegetarian recipe. What's the secret of a good borshch? Brown the vegetables separately. How do you pronounce "borshch?" Like the "sh ch" in "fresh cheese." In Russian it is indicated by a single letter.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the onions, beets, carrots, and potato separately in oil, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring water to boil.
- When water is boiling, add the cabbage, green pepper, and celery; the vegetables will cool the water, so bring it back to boil.
- Then add the browned vegetables from the skillet, salt, and pepper; simmer until the vegetables are soft but not mushy, about 20 minutes, then add the tomato juice.
- Serve hot, topped with a generous dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of dill.
- If you put the borshch in a crockpot and bring along the garnish, it goes over well at potlucks, too!
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Rahim Sanny
[email protected]This is the best borscht I've ever had! I highly recommend it.
Ibrahim AlAyoubi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The borscht is packed with vegetables and the kielbasa adds a nice protein boost.
Nadiir Abdullaahi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all the leftover vegetables in my fridge.
Balbd Bk
[email protected]This is the best borscht recipe I've found online. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Shamem Abaid
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this borscht. It's tangy, sweet, and savory all at the same time.
Hammad Raza
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Audry H
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the best borscht I've ever had.
Mack
[email protected]This is my go-to borscht recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abdulrahman Yakubu
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Rod Slaughter
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a cold winter day. The borscht is hearty and filling, and it really warms you up.
Siam Gaming
[email protected]I love the addition of the kielbasa to this recipe. It gives the borscht a nice smoky flavor.
Gevonni Miller
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Megi Stoyanova
[email protected]I've never made borscht before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly and my husband raved about it.
xX Tea Xx
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The borscht is flavorful and hearty, and the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Chris Smith
[email protected]I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Ricardo Cardenas
[email protected]This is the best borscht recipe! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the most delicious and authentic.