Summer okroshka

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Grate the cucumbers

   Grate 3 cucumbers on a coarse grater into a large bowl.

   Cucumber
2. 02
   Step 2Chop the green onion

   Slice the green onion (2–3 stalks) and add to the bowl.

   Scallion
3. 03
   Step 3Grate the radishes

   Grate 9–10 medium radishes on a coarse grater and add to the bowl.

   Radish
4. 04
   Step 4Prepare the eggs

   Peel 3 hard-boiled eggs and grate them on a coarse grater into the bowl.

   Note

   Eggs should be boiled ahead of time and cooled.

   Egg
5. 05
   Step 5Mix the vegetables

   Combine all the grated and chopped ingredients: cucumbers, radishes, eggs, green onion, and dill. Mix well.

   CucumberRadishEggScallionDill
6. 06
   Step 6Add the base

   Pour 500 ml ayran into the bowl. Add 1 tbsp sour cream, optional ½ tsp mustard, and salt to taste. Stir everything together.

   Note

   Ayran can be replaced with kvass or kefir mixed with sparkling water for a different flavor.

   AyranSour creamMustardSalt
7. 07
   Step 7Chill and serve

   Refrigerate the okroshka until well chilled. Serve cold, optionally with fried potatoes on the side.

   Note

   Traditionally served with fried potatoes for a perfect summer meal.