In Russian cuisine, there are many recipes for okroshka, while the classic one is prepared exclusively on kvass, moreover, homemade. This is how our grandmothers and great-grandmothers once cooked this dish. A more modern version with the replacement of kvass with fermented baked milk, kefir, curdled milk, whey - these are all, as they say, deviations from the rules. However, no one claims that they are tasteless))
The five most commonly used ingredients in classic okroshka recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers | 15 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Potatoes | 80 | 2 | 0.4 | 18.1 |
| Dill | 38 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 6.3 |
| Green Onion | 19 | 1.3 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Sour cream | 210 | 2.8 | 20 | 3.2 |
In addition to the mentioned drink, the composition of the classic okroshka includes: boiled potatoes, meat and eggs, fresh cucumbers, radishes, green onions, salt, pepper and a lot of fresh herbs. Since life in the modern world is more hurried, it was decided to replace boiled meat with boiled sausage. It's faster, more economical and even tastier somewhere. Again, no one claims that if someone suddenly has a desire to change the classics, it will be severely punished)) It is in our power and rights to replace any products in this cold soup or add some new ones.
The process of cooking classic okroshka is simple. Eggs and potatoes in a uniform are boiled until ready. They are cleaned and cut into cubes. Cucumbers, radishes and greens are also cut. Everything is mixed into a salad, but not peppered or salted. In this fresh form, dry okroshka can be stored much longer. It just needs to be transferred to a suitable container with a tightly closed lid. And fill the plates as needed.
Five of the lowest calorie recipes for classic okroshka:
| Name of the dish | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic okroshka with vinegar | 2 h 45 min | 58 | +22 |
| Classic okroshka with sausage | 30 min | 59 | +350 |
| Classic okroshka on whey | 1 hour 30 min | 59 | +35 |
| Classic okroshka on kefir with sausage, egg and cucumbers | 40 min | 62 | +275 |
| Classic okroshka with mayonnaise | 4 h 30 min | 78 | +22 |
About the plates. The mixture for the okroshka is spread in them, salted and peppered to taste. Pour cold kvass. And add a spoonful of sour cream. Everything is mixed and served cold.
Radishes and cucumbers are allowed not to be cut, but grated. Also, some housewives like to mash egg yolks in mashed potatoes, and cut only the whites. Mashed potatoes are then mixed with sour cream.
It's not bad for flavor and smell to add ready-made mustard or grated horseradish to the okroshka (for an amateur).