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It is hard to imagine a modern housewife who could do without adding spices.
They are able to improve the taste of any dish, making it more aromatic, rich and tasty.
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Borscht is one of the most popular first dishes, so every housewife has her own options for spices for it.
However, not all seasonings we are used to are suitable for cooking borscht.
What spices are ideal?
Dried garlic
Garlic does not always have to be fresh. If you do not like its sharp aroma, you can add dried garlic
It has all the advantages of fresh garlic without its disadvantages.
Black pepper
This is a standard seasoning without which it is difficult to imagine cooking any first or second course. Black pepper can be added in any form. Freshly ground is considered the most aromatic.
bay leaf
A classic spice that can decorate any first dish, including borscht. Not all housewives remember that it is important to remove it at the end of cooking.
If this is not done, the borscht will acquire an unpleasant bitter taste.
Coriander
Perfectly decorate the borscht with its pleasant aroma. But it is worth remembering that spices need to be ground immediately before adding them to the dish to improve their taste.
Celery
Not everyone is used to adding it to borscht, but it will actually make borscht tastier. If you are against adding the vegetable itself, then you can get by with a dried version, which is in no way inferior to fresh celery.
What spices can be served separately?
Many people know that traditional borscht turns out to be quite piquant and spicy. However, hot spices should not be added to the dish itself. With prolonged standing on the stove and boiling, their taste noticeably deteriorates.
Therefore, any hot spices should be served to the finished borscht in the plate itself, so as not to spoil the dish.
Which spices should not be added?
Housewives often buy universal mixtures of seasonings, which are added to any soups and side dishes. However, in the case of borscht, this can only worsen the situation.
Do not add spices for meat, vegetables or potatoes separately. They will add a completely different taste to the borscht, which will not be the most pleasant surprise.
