Chłodnik litewski - Robert Makłowicz

Lithuanian Cold Beetroot Soup (Chłodnik Litewski)

Enjoy a taste of Lithuanian cuisine with Chłodnik Litewski, a vibrant and refreshing cold beetroot soup. Perfect for warm months, this dish delights with its balance of earthy beets, crisp cucumbers, and tangy dairy, providing a colorful appetizer or light main course.

Ingredients

🥕 2 large beets, cooked, peeled, and grated
🥒 2 medium cucumbers, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
🥚 4-6 hard-boiled eggs, yolks separated and mashed, whites diced
🍶 6 tablespoons sour cream, Brand if known
🥛 1 liter of Lithuanian kefir or buttermilk, Brand if known
🌿 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
🧅 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped (green parts only)
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper
🥓 Bacon, cut into small cubes for cracklings
🥔 Potatoes, boiled

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• Boil, peel, and grate the beets.
• Hard-boil the eggs, then separate yolks from whites. Mash yolks and dice whites.
• Finely chop dill and green onions.
• Grate cucumbers, squeezing excess liquid.
• Cube bacon for cracklings.

2- Create Soup Base:

• In the large mixing bowl, combine mashed egg yolks with a pinch of salt until creamy.

3- Combine Ingredients:

• Mix grated beets into egg yolk mixture.
• Add chopped green onions and grated cucumbers, stirring well.
• Fold in sour cream and kefir, ensuring a uniform pink color.
• Gently incorporate diced egg whites and chopped dill.

4- Season and Chill:

• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Chill soup for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.

5- Prepare Accompaniments:

• Fry bacon until crispy and golden in the frying pan.
• Boil potatoes until tender.

6- Serve:

• Ladle chilled soup into serving bowls.
• Accompany with boiled potatoes topped with cracklings and dill, served separately.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (excluding chilling)
Servings: 4-6
Calories: 250
Proteins: 10g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Equipment:

• 🥣 Large mixing bowl, transparent glass
• 🍴 Small preparation bowls, transparent glass
• 🪵 Wooden cutting board
• 🔪 Chef’s knife
• 🍳 Frying pan, metal
• 💨 Portable gas stove
• 🔄 Whisk, metal with green handle
• 🍯 Wooden spoon/spatula
• 🔥 Small pot with lid, metal
• 🍽️ Serving bowls, white

Cooking Tips

• Beet Variety: Pre-cooked beetroots allow year-round preparation.
• Cucumber Prep: Squeeze excess water to prevent watery soup.
• Mashing Yolks: Mixing with salt ensures even seasoning.
• Traditional Pairing: Serve with potatoes, cracklings, and dill for authentic Lithuanian experience.

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Lithuanian Cold Beetroot Soup (Chłodnik Litewski)