Borscht Base for Winter

1. 1 Beetroot≈ $2.50 за кг 200 г
2. 2 Carrots≈ $1.50 за кг 80 г
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 за кг 60 г
4. 4 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 за кг 50 г
5. 5 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 за кг 100 г
6. 6 Sunflower oilупаковка 900 мл ≈ $3.50 30 мл
7. 7 Vinegar 9% 20 мл
8. 8 Sugar 15 г
9. 9 Salt 9 г

Сірим позначено сіль, спеції та те, чого в банку йде менше 30 г: це зазвичай є вдома, у ціну банки не входить. Цукор, оцет і олію від 30 г у ціні враховано.

Спосіб приготування

1. Grate the beets¹ and carrots² on the coarse side of a grater, dice the onion³ and pepper, and chop the tomatoes⁵, then puree them in a blender or press them through a sieve.

2. In a pot, saute the onion³ and pepper in oil for 4 minutes, add the carrots², and cook for 4 minutes.

3. Add the beets¹, tomato⁵ puree, sugar, and salt, stir, and simmer covered over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Pour in the vinegar and heat for 2 minutes.

5. Sterilize a 0.5 l jar over steam for 10 minutes and boil the lid for 5 minutes.

6. Pack the hot borscht base tightly into the jar, cover with the lid, and sterilize in a pot of hot water for 15 minutes from the moment it comes to a boil. Seal immediately.

7. Turn the jar upside down and wrap it until cool. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months, and keep an opened jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Add to borscht 5 minutes before the end of cooking.