Horseradish is a valuable vegetable that has a pungent odor, slightly sweet taste and is a useful seasoning for various dishes. This vegetable, especially popular in Ancient Greece, Rome, in the countries of Northern Europe and Scandinavia, is quite unpretentious. Consider how to cook horseradish at home.
Horseradish contains vitamin C, which is why it is considered an excellent remedy for scurvy. In ancient times, various tumors were treated with horseradish. In addition, this vegetable is rich in essential oils, vitamins, resinous substances, phytoncides, as well as all kinds of macro- and microelements.
The healing effect of horseradish lies in its healing effect, it stimulates the work of internal organs and is an excellent prevention of various diseases.
Classic horseradish
To prepare classic horseradish, you will need:
- horseradish roots - 1 kg;
- sugar - 3 tbsp. l.;
- salt - 1 tbsp. l.;
- boiling water - 1 glass.
Wash the horseradish roots, peel, and then grate. You can also use a meat grinder or regular blender. In the event that you are using a meat grinder, then do not forget to wrap the part from which the horseradish pulp comes out in a bag in order to relieve eye irritation. Add salt, sugar to the resulting mass, and pour in a glass of boiling water.
Sterilize the jars and spread the resulting horseradish in them, do not forget to drop 1-2 drops of lemon juice into each container. It is best to store table horseradish in a cool place. The storage time should be about 3-4 months.
Horseradish with tomatoes and garlic
Horseradish with various spices is very tasty, for example, horseradish with tomatoes and garlic. In order to cook savory and spicy horseradish, you need to take products:
- horseradish - 1.5 kg;
- garlic - 4 cloves;
- sugar - 3 tbsp. l.;
- salt - 1, 5 tbsp. l., - tomatoes - 1.5 kg.
Peel the horseradish and chop it well, also pour over the tomatoes with boiling water, and then chop with a blender or meat grinder. In the mixture, which is a mixture of horseradish and tomatoes, add a mass of garlic, salt and sugar. In order for this seasoning to be much sharper and brighter in taste, it is necessary that it stand in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
Thus, making horseradish at home is quite simple. The resulting seasoning, which has an original taste, will go well with all kinds of dishes and add piquancy to them.
