Botvinia
1 ea Cucumber large, peeled, -halved,seeded, & diced 1 1/2 lb Spinach leaves fresh, washed 6 tb Frsh lemon juice 1 1/2 lb Sorrel leaves, fresh 3 tb Horseradish root, fresh -Grated ...
Ingredients
- 1ea cucumber large, peeled,
- 6tbsp frsh lemon juice
- 11/2 lb sorrel leaves, fresh
- 3tbsp horseradish root, fresh
- 3/4tsp sugar
- 1/2lbcrab meat
- 11/2 lb poached sturgeon, in 1" pcs.
- 1cup scallions sliced
Directions
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1 ea Cucumber large, peeled, -halved,seeded, & diced 1 1/2 lb Spinach leaves fresh, washed 6 tb Frsh lemon juice 1 1/2 lb Sorrel leaves, fre
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or - 1 1/2 lb Poached whitefish in 1" pcs
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1 c Scallions sliced 1/4 c Onion chopped 1 ea Garlic clove minced 2 oz Vodka 1 1/2 qt Beer - or - 1 1/2 qt Kvas Boil 3 quarts of water in a
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When boiling briskly add the spinach and the sorrel
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Cook uncovered at a brisk boil for 6-8 minutes
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drain water off, wash vegetables in cold water, then puree in blender
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cool to room temperature
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Combine the other ingredients in bowl, except for the beer and vodka