Ćwikła z chrzanem
Ćwikła z chrzanem: grated beetroot relish with fiery horseradish, vinegar and a little sugar
Easter baskets blessed in Polish churches on Holy Saturday always hold a little horseradish, and on Sunday morning it reappears mixed with beetroot as ćwikła, the bright purple relish passed around with eggs, white sausage, ham and rye bread. Here it is meat-free; spoon it beside eggs, cheese or roast vegetables. It is sweet, sour and sharp enough to clear your nose, and the heat fades over a few days in the fridge. A common mistake is using jarred horseradish cream, which makes it milky and mild; use freshly grated root or plain grated horseradish in vinegar. Chef's tip: grate the horseradish near an open window, or in a food processor, and add it last so its heat stays lively.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
- 1 ⅛ lb cooked beetrootpeeled
- 2 ⅛ oz fresh horseradish rootpeeled and finely grated, or 4 tbsp plain grated horseradish
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp caraway seeds (optional)lightly crushed
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Grate 1 ⅛ lb cooked beetroot on the fine side of a box grater into a bowl.
6 minStep 2: Stir 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar and ½ tsp salt together until the sugar dissolves, then mix into the beetroot.
2 minStep 3: Fold in 2 ⅛ oz fresh horseradish root and ¼ tsp caraway seeds if using. Taste; it should be sweet-sour with a strong bite.
2 minStep 4: Pack into a clean jar, cover and chill for at least 2 hours so the flavours meld. Keeps in the fridge for up to 7 days.
2 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 40 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does ćwikła z chrzanem take?
- About 20 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of white wine vinegar?
- Cider vinegar or rice vinegar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of lemon juice?
- Lime juice, same amount.
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