Okroshka on mineral water with gas
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Vegetables
Eggs
Dressing
Spices
Acid
SIMPLE PROCESS
Step by step recipe
The secret to perfect okroshka is properly prepped ingredients. Meat and eggs should be well-chilled for easy dicing. Use a firm, fresh cucumber for crunch. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep the bubbles. A pinch of citric acid adds a pleasant tang, mimicking kvass. Don't over-salt – mayo already contains salt.
Prep the Ingredients
Boil the chicken leg (50 g) beforehand, let cool, and remove the meat from the bone. Hard-boil the egg (55 g / 1 large), cool. Boil the sausage (1 piece) if not already cooked.
Dice Everything
Chop the cooled chicken meat, sausage, smoked sausage (30 g), cucumber (30 g), and egg into small cubes (about ½ inch / 1 cm). Finely chop the fresh herbs (10 g).
Combine in a Pot
Place all the diced ingredients in a pot or bowl. Add salt (1 g) and citric acid (1 g), and mix.
Pour in Sparkling Water
Immediately before serving, pour the sparkling mineral water (150 g / about ⅔ cup) over the mixture. Stir well.
Dress and Serve
Ladle into bowls, top with a tablespoon of mayonnaise (20 g total for the recipe) either stirred in or served on the side. Enjoy!
CHEF'S TIP
Use Chilled Ingredients
Let all boiled components (meat, eggs, sausages) cool completely before dicing – they'll cut cleanly and keep the okroshka cold.
Choose the Right Mineral Water
Pick a neutral-tasting sparkling mineral water without strong salty notes – it shouldn't overpower the other flavors.
Dice Everything Uniformly
Aim for small cubes (about ½ inch / 1 cm) – this ensures even distribution and a pleasant texture.
Dress Just Before Serving
Mix in the mayo and add the mineral water right before serving to preserve the fizz.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Add your taste
- Replace Chicken with Ham or Sausage If you don't have chicken legs, use boiled ham or cooked sausage (50 g) – it will be milder in flavor.
- Swap Mayo for Sour Cream Use sour cream (20 g) instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier dressing.
- Still Water with Lemon Instead of Sparkling If you prefer no fizz, use still water with a splash of lemon juice – it's a classic alternative.
- Add Radish or Potato Add chopped radish or boiled potato for extra heartiness and texture.
HOW TO STORE
How to Store Okroshka with Mineral Water
Best made fresh, as the bubbles dissipate. You can store the diced ingredients (without liquid) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Once mixed with mineral water, consume within 6–8 hours – the fizz will fade. Do not freeze – vegetables will become mushy upon thawing.
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