Russian Food and Drink Ideas

Vegetable and Fish Soup - Uha

Russian fish soup (uha) is cooked with carrot, spices and potato. It is best made with fresh, not frozen, fish or seafood.
For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp horseradish root
• Sugar and salt to taste
• 1 cup crab meat
• 1 cup sturgeon (small pieces)
• 1 cup white fish (small pieces)
• 1/4 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup garlic cloves, minced

Method:

In a deep pan boil 4 cups of water. When the water is boiling add the vegetables and cook for 15 min. Drain the water out and let the vegetables cool for some time.

In a bowl combine the crab meat, sturgeon and white fish with chopped onions, cucumber, salt, and garlic cloves. Mix well.

Keep in fridge for 1–2 hours and serve chilled.

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For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

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