Name: Botvinia
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM
Total time: PTM
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 large Cucumber; 1½ lbs Spinach Leaves; 6 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1½ lbs Sorrel Leaves; 3 tbsp Horseradish Root; 1 tsp Salt; ¾ tsp Sugar; ½ lb Crab Meat; 1½ lbs Poached Sturgeon OR Whitefish; 1 cup Scallions; ¼ cup Onion; 1 clove Garlic; 2 oz Vodka; 1½ qt Beer

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Botvinia



1 large Cucumber (Peeled, Halved, Seeded & Diced) 1½ lbs Spinach Leaves (Fresh, Washed) 6 tbsp Lemon Juice (Fresh) 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 (Chopped In 1" Pcs.) 1 cup Scallions (Sliced) ¼ cup Onion (Chopped) 1 clove Garlic (Minced) 2 oz Vodka 1½ qt Beer



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. unknown calories per serving.

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