Okroshka (Ukrainian Version) Recipe

Name: Okroshka (Ukrainian Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs sausages; 2 cucumbers, diced; 2 radishes, diced; 4 potatoes, boiled diced; 6 hard-boiled eggs; 1 bunch green onion; 1 small carrot, boiled diced; 1 bunch baby dill, chopped; 1 cup sour cream (garnish); 1 liter buttermilk or (9 ounce) jar mayonnaise; 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs sausages
2 cucumbers, diced
2 radishes, diced
4 potatoes, boiled diced
6 hard-boiled eggs
1 bunch green onion
1 small carrot, boiled diced
1 bunch baby dill, chopped
1 cup sour cream (garnish)
1 liter buttermilk or (9 ounce) jar mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste

1
Boil the chicken breast. Drain and chill the chicken. Reserve the chicken stock and chill.
2
Peel the hard boiled eggs. Remove the egg yolk and dice the egg white. Combine the egg yolk with some mayonnaise/buttermilk to make a paste.
3
Chopped the green onions green part only. Sprinkle with some salt and mash with a fork to remove the sharpness from the green onions.
4
Dice the cooled chicken breasts.
5
Combine all the chopped vegetables. Toss the vegetables to mix well.
6
Blend in the mayonnaise/buttermilk egg yolk mixture.
7
Add the chopped chicken and toss. Add more mayonnaise or buttermilk to taste.
8
Add the cooled chicken broth. Add more cold water if needed as it has to be soupy.
9
Squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon to the soup. Stir then refrigerate the soup for at least 20 minutes before serving.
10
When ready to serve, toast some bread and flavour the bread by rubbing a garlic clove over the toasted bread. Serve the Okroshka with the toasted bread and a dollop of sour cream. Okroshka can be kept in the refrigerator to up to 3 days.

3316

kcal

Calories

323

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs sausages, 2 cucumbers, diced, 2 radishes, diced, 4 potatoes, boiled diced, and more.

Yes, Okroshka (Ukrainian Version) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Okroshka (Ukrainian Version)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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