The Recipe Bin: Russian - Soups & Stews

    Botvinia
     

     

  • 1 Cucumber large, peeled, halved, seeded & diced
  • 1½ lbs Spinach leaves fresh, washed
  • 6 tbsp Frsh lemon juice
  • 1½ lbs Sorrel leaves, fresh
  • 3 tbsp Horseradish root, fresh, Grated
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¾ tsp Sugar
  • ½ lb Crab meat
  • 1½ lbs Poached sturgeon OR whitefish in 1" pcs.
  • 1 cup Scallions sliced
  • ¼ cup Onion chopped
  • 1 ea Garlic clove minced
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1½ qt Beer
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    Boil 3 quarts of water in a large pan. When boiling briskly add the spinach and the sorrel. Cook uncovered at a brisk boil for 6-8 minutes. drain water off, wash vegetables in cold water, then puree in blender. cool to room temperature. Combine the other ingredients in bowl, except for the beer and vodka. When mixed well slowly add the beer and the vodka stirring constantly. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
     

    Makes approximately 8 servings.

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