Beetroots and Peppers in vinegar

We, the Poles love beetroots. Pickled or served hot are our most favourite. The next 2 recipes will show you how to prepare an easy and simple side dish which will accompany any of your mains. Let’s start with beetroots and peppers in vinegar.

Ingredients:

Beetroots 1 kg
Red peppers 0,3 kg
Onions 2
Sugar ¼ glass
Water 1/3 glass
Vinegar (10 % from any Polish shop) 1/3 glass
Oil half a tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon

Preparation:

Boil beetroots till soft, remove them from then pan, peel when cooled. It is better to use a toothpick to check if they are boiled as you won’t rip their skin and lose let their juices.

Once peeled, grate them into strips.

Chop peppers and onions in small cubes.

Boil water and vinegar with sugar, salt and oil. When the mixture starts boiling, add chopped peppers and onions.

Boil for about 5 minutes.

Add grated beetroots.

Keep boiling for about 10 minutes from the moment they start boiling.

Place hot salad into clean jars and tighten the lid.

Serve cold, as a side dish.