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Summer okroshka

Cold refreshing soup perfect for hot days, served with fried potatoes

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Steps

  1. 1Grate the cucumbers

    Grate 3 cucumbers on a coarse grater into a large bowl.

    Cucumber
  2. 2Chop the green onion

    Slice the green onion (2–3 stalks) and add to the bowl.

    Scallion
  3. 3Grate the radishes

    Grate 9–10 medium radishes on a coarse grater and add to the bowl.

    Radish
  4. 4Prepare the eggs

    Peel 3 hard-boiled eggs and grate them on a coarse grater into the bowl.

    Eggs should be boiled ahead of time and cooled.

    Egg
  5. 5Mix the vegetables

    Combine all the grated and chopped ingredients: cucumbers, radishes, eggs, green onion, and dill. Mix well.

    CucumberRadishEggScallionDill
  6. 6Add the base

    Pour 500 ml ayran into the bowl. Add 1 tbsp sour cream, optional ½ tsp mustard, and salt to taste. Stir everything together.

    Ayran can be replaced with kvass or kefir mixed with sparkling water for a different flavor.

    AyranSour creamMustardSalt
  7. 7Chill and serve

    Refrigerate the okroshka until well chilled. Serve cold, optionally with fried potatoes on the side.

    Traditionally served with fried potatoes for a perfect summer meal.