How much salt is needed in borscht?
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Sweet carrots and beets are added to borsch, the taste of borsch is sweet. Therefore, the question "how much salt is needed in borscht" is more than relevant. Salting borscht, even though it is sweet, is a must.
The amount of salt required for borscht is indicated in the classic recipe as follows: put half a tablespoon of salt in 3 liters of water. Another option: it is recommended to take 3-5 grams of salt per 1 serving (about 400 ml of the finished dish). E. Molokhovets in the famous book "A Gift for Young Housewives" advises to salt borscht in two steps. At the beginning of cooking, put half of the required amount of salt, shortly before borscht readiness little by little add the remaining salt, remembering to taste the dish.
When adding salt to borscht, take into account the variety of carrots and beets - it may happen that they do not give the proper sweetness and borscht will turn out bland... Since everyone has different preferences, it's best not to put in excess salt. Those who wish will be able to salt their portion separately.
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