Svekolnik

Name: Svekolnik
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: russian
Ingredients: 2 bunches beets, including greens, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds; 12 cups water; 2 cups chopped onions; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup white vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups diced cucumber; 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced tomato; 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup dill, chopped fine; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fine; 1 cup scallions, diced fine; 1 cup sour cream; Additional vinegar, if desired

By Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

2bunches beets, including greens, 2½ to 3 pounds
12cups water
2cups chopped onions
6cloves garlic, chopped
½cup white vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2cups diced cucumber
2cups peeled, seeded and diced tomato
4hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced
½cup dill, chopped fine
½cup cilantro, chopped fine
1cup scallions, diced fine
1cup sour cream
Additional vinegar, if desired

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Preparation

Step 1
Chop beet greens fine. Peel beets, and dice or shred. Combine in large pot with water, onion and garlic. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 1 hour. Cool.
Step 2
Add vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill.
Step 3
To serve, pour mixture into a large tureen; sprinkle with all remaining ingredients except sour cream and vinegar. Serve sour cream and vinegar on the side.