Why Borscht Turns Out Tasteless: These Mistakes Many Make
Red borscht is the favorite soup among Russians.
However, it does not always turn out as tasty as we expect.
Culinary expert of HERE NEWS, cook and fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova is ready to list the main reasons why soup may not turn out well.
Why is borscht tasteless?
One of the main reasons is the wrong broth. Real borscht is cooked from meat on the bone, and it is recommended to pour the broth base exclusively with cold water.
The second mistake is the wrong proportions of ingredients. Firstly, the ratio of beets to potatoes should be equal. Secondly, the beets are added to the frying at the last moment so that they do not lose their taste and aroma.
The same applies to the other vegetables: the order in which they are added to the soup must also be strictly observed. First, potatoes are added to the borscht, then cabbage, and only after all the fried vegetables.
Another drawback is the increased acidity. The sourness that tomatoes give should be present in the soup, but if there is too much of it, sugar should be added.
