Sour borscht is a problem familiar to many housewives.
We'll tell you how to solve this problem using products that are in every kitchen.
How to improve the taste of sour borscht
The easiest option is to add iodized salt to the borscht.
Dissolve a small amount of salt in hot water and pour into the boiling soup.
If you are afraid of oversalting your dish, use baking soda.
It also needs to be added to boiling borscht. A third of a teaspoon of soda is enough for a saucepan.
Thirdly, you can remove the sourness by adding sweet carrots.
It should be grated and fried a little. You can also add eggs to the borscht.
Boil one or two eggs, chop finely, and add to the soup.
Another option is potatoes. If there are already some in the borscht, it's okay.
It is enough to add just one potato. It will absorb the excess acid and the taste will soften.
In addition, you can neutralize the acid by adding a spoonful of 15% sour cream.
Author: Timur Khomichev
Expert: Julia Arkhipova