It’s hard to imagine a Polish dinner on December 24 without aromatic food . He is the heart of the Christmas dinnerso guests usually look forward to it. If you want it to be perfect and tasty for everyone, you need to remember a few simple rules when preparing it.
How to make Christmas Eve borscht that will delight the whole family and disappear from the table in a few minutes? It’s not that difficult at all. Even if you make a proverbial mistake because you overdo it or you find it too sour, you can save it with one .
Too sour borscht is a problem that occurs when the proportions of ingredients are disturbed, or, for example, the beets used are not sweet enough. In such a situation, however, you do not have to pour it out.
That would be a waste. Especially since you only need to add one addition to the pot to save it. How to save borscht that is too sour? Try sweetening it.
However, do not immediately add a few sugar cubes to the borscht. Usually 0.5-1 teaspoon is enough for 2-4 liters of soup. It’s a great flavor enhancer, but add it a little at a time, checking every now and then to see if you’ve balanced the flavor. You can also use honey or cane sugar.
Do you have the opposite problem? If Christmas Eve borscht is bland or seems too sweet, add some lemon juice or vinegar. You can also acidify it with water from pickled cucumbers or cabbage. You’ll be surprised how good it will taste.
Of course, spices are also very important. How to season borscht? In addition to traditional salt and pepper, choose: allspice, garlic and marjoram. According to some people, lovage is also a good addition to this soup..
