10/29/2023
📣 UPDATE: As promised, here is my recipe for Kulthi Lentil Borscht, as well as my Veggie Scrap Stock. I would love for you to make this and either comment or DM me with your feedback. This process helps me continue to learn, refine, and share delicious recipes for free!
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Veggie Scrap Stock Ingredients:
8 - 9 cups of water
4-6 cups of fresh herb and vegetable scraps
2 whole dried green Thai chilis (if using fresh, only 1 chili is needed)
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 1/2 tsp soma salt, or salt to taste
1/8 tsp hing
4 whole black peppercorns
4-6 dried curry leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp cultured ghee
Method:
1. Combine all ingredients together in a 6 quart pot, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 4 hours.
3. Strain stock into a a large bowl or another pot, discard scraps and spices, and return stock to the original soup pot.
Kulthi Lentil Borscht Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole kulthi lentils (soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight, drained and rinsed thoroughly)
8 cups of Veggie Scrap Stock
2 - 2 1/2 cups of green cabbage, sliced thin
2 cups of red beets, 1/4 - 1/2” dice
1 cup of carrots, 1/4 - 1/2” thick sliced rounds or half-moons
3/4 cup of fennel bulb, sliced thin
1/2 cup of celery, 1/4 - 1/2” thick sliced half-moons
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to the Veggie Scrap Stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beets and carrots are fork-tender.
3. Remove from heat, and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Recommended Garnish(es): Lime/Lemon, EVOO, fresh dill
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Playing in the kitchen resulted in this delicious Kulthi Lentil Borscht.
Thankfully, this time I actually remembered to scratch down some recipes notes!
I’ll publish this one soon for you to try.
It’s perfect for a cold, rainy day!
(Pictured: Bowl of Kulthi Lentil Borscht; Veggie Scrap Stock)
