Borscht

Borscht

　　Borscht is one of the famous Russian dishes. Its main ingredients include: beef, cabbage, onion, beetroot, carrot, tomato paste, fresh tomatoes, butter or beef tallow, bay leaf, garlic, sugar, and sour cream. It can be served with slices of bread and butter.

Authentic Russian borscht must start with beetroot, and kvass is simmered in a pot. After it comes to a boil, add cabbage and sweet radish. Once they are soft, add onion, garlic, oil, salt, and meat—this is the most basic process. The real method of making Russian borscht follows strict procedures. The soup is simmered over low heat, with appropriate additions of lemon, tomato paste, and cilantro, and everything is added in the proper sequence.