Okroshka

Dive into a refreshing bowl of Okroshka, a vibrant Russian cold soup brimming with crisp cucumbers, radishes, and savory sausage, all harmonized by tangy kefir. Ideal for hot summer days or a light weeknight dinner.

• 3 medium potatoes
• 3 medium eggs
• 200 g cooked sausage
• 1 cup cucumbers
• 1 cup radishes
• 2 cups kefir
• 1 tbsp dill
• to taste salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender. Cool, peel, and dice them.

2. 2

   Boil the eggs, cool, peel, and chop them.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, chopped eggs, diced sausage, cucumbers, and radishes.

4. 4

   Pour the kefir over the mixture and stir gently to combine.

5. 5

   Add the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

7. 7

   Serve cold, optionally garnished with additional dill.