Certainly! The traditional Lithuanian cold soup is called “šaltibarščiai” and is a refreshing and delicious dish, perfect for hot summer days. Here’s a recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 medium beetroots, peeled and grated
- 4 cups of cold water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 cup of kefir or buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the grated beetroots with 4 cups of cold water. Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir well. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once the beetroot mixture is chilled, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the kefir or buttermilk and sour cream until smooth. Add the strained beetroot liquid and whisk again until well combined.
- Add the diced cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, dill, and parsley to the soup. Stir well.
- Serve the cold soup in bowls, garnished with extra herbs or sliced scallions, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious traditional Lithuanian cold soup!
