Borscht of Baked Beets with Wine
Origin: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Source: Elena Molokhovets (Елена Молоховец), 1901
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 funt beetroot
- 1 1/2 funt beef
- 1 funt young pork, thin edge
- 2 onion
- 2 bay leaf
- 8 grains allspice
- 1/2 lemon
- 1-1 1/2 stakans white French wine or Sauternes
- parsley and dill
Instructions
- Cook and strain a white bouillon from beef and young pork with onion and spices.
- Combine baked shredded beet with lemon juice, wine, cooked pork and dill; thin with hot broth.
- Add fresh beet juice to the tureen and serve.