Mama Leah's Jewish Kitchen Cold Beet Borscht

Submitted by Viking Knitter

"My name is Leah, but I am not "Mama Leah" Mama Leah is a New York Jewish woman who has a restaurant and a cookbook, I believe. Cold Beet Borscht is a staple of Eastern European Jewish food. All recipes vary, each offering a little something different. This one is served cold with a hot potato in it. Truly meatless for those vegetarian folks.. The unique blend of hot and cold is something different, that I enjoy. Also splendid on a hot day. (Came from Mama Leah's Jewish Kitchen" hint: wear old clothes or an apron when preparing beets! THEY STAIN!"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 8 large beets (canned okay)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice (or juice of 4 fresh lemons)
• 6 small potatoes (I prefer red-skinned)
• sour cream

directions

1. Boil water in stock pot.
2. To prepare beets: Wash beets well, scrubbing away dirt and sand.
3. Trim the root and stem ends and discard.
4. Cut in large (2-3 inch) slices.
5. Add to water: beets, onion, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.
6. Boil 1 hour, let beets cool and peel.
7. Chop coarsely in food processor, and return to broth.
8. Place pot in refrigerator until cold.
9. 1/2 hour before serving: boil and peel potatoes, drain and place one in each serving bowl.
10. Ladle cold borscht over hot potatoes and serve with sour cream on the side.

Reviews

[anitaseixas]

This recipe is really good!! :)