Traditional Foods of Lithuania - Foodie Tour of Lithuania

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: milk + vinegar

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Milk with vinegar mimics buttermilk's tang.

Boil beets until tender, about 45-60 minutes, then cool and peel.

Grate or finely chop the cooled beets.

Dice cucumbers and radishes.

Chop green onions and dill finely.

In a large bowl, combine beets, cucumbers, radishes, green onions, and dill.

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and buttermilk until smooth.

Add the sour cream mixture to the vegetable mixture and stir well.

Pour in cold water to reach desired consistency, stirring to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill the borscht in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve cold, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs.

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