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Polish Beetroot Salad

Cultural Context

Polish Beetroot Salad, or Ćwikła, has roots in traditional Polish cuisine, often served alongside meats during festive occasions. This vibrant dish highlights the earthy sweetness of beetroots, complemented by the sharpness of horseradish, symbolizing the harmony of flavors in Polish cooking. Today, it is enjoyed not just in Poland but also in various Eastern European countries, often adapted with local ingredients.

PolishPLside
60 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium beetroots
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

horseradish

🥗Healthier: wasabi

💰Cheaper: prepared horseradish

Wasabi offers a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

1

Wash the beetroots.

2

Boil the beetroots for around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes until soft.

3

Run cold water over the boiled beetroots to cool them down.

4

Peel the skins off the beetroots using gloves to avoid staining hands.

5

Grate the beetroots using a small grater.

6

Drain excess juice from the grated beetroots.

7

Transfer grated beetroots into a bowl.

8

Add horseradish, sugar, lemon juice, and salt to the bowl.

9

Stir everything together until well combined.

10

Transfer the mixture into a jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixinggrating

Equipment Needed

potgratermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

horseradish

Also Known As

ĆwikłaBeet Salad

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