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khaladnik a cold soup from Belarus , Холодник ، خالادنیک سوپ سرد مخصوص بلاروس

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Khaladnik

Cultural Context

Khaladnik is a traditional Belarusian cold soup, originating from the country's rural kitchens. This refreshing dish is especially popular during the hot summer months, showcasing the bounty of local vegetables like beets and cucumbers. It's often served as a light meal or appetizer, embodying the simplicity and resourcefulness of Belarusian cuisine. Today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

BelarusianBYother
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g beetroot
6 hard-boiled eggs
3 cucumbers
1 liter kefir
250 g sour cream
1 branch chives
dill
parsley
0.5 liter cold water
2 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

beetroot

🥗Healthier: red cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned beets

Canned beets are more affordable and still provide color.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade stock

Homemade stock can be made from vegetable scraps.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas can add protein without cholesterol.

1

Boil 500 g of beetroot until tender, then cool and dice.

2

Chop 3 cucumbers, 1 branch of chives, dill, and parsley finely.

3

In a large bowl, combine diced beetroot, chopped cucumbers, chives, dill, and parsley.

4

Add 250 g of sour cream, 1 liter of kefir, 0.5 liter of cold water, 2 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of sugar, and 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to the bowl and mix well.

5

Serve chilled with potatoes or bread.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

KhaladnikKhvalodnik

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