WELCOME TO LITHUANIA - Cooking Traditional Dishes (Šaltibarščiai)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: milk

Milk with vinegar mimics buttermilk's tangy flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: thyme

Parsley adds freshness while being more accessible.

Boil beets until tender, then cool and peel them.

Grate the cooled beets into a bowl.

Chop cucumbers and dill, then add to the bowl with beets.

Mix in sour cream, buttermilk, and lemon juice until well combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill the soup in the refrigerator before serving.

Serve the soup cold, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs and diced potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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