Okroshka Day
May 30 · Level 1 · #2160 of 2238
Okroshka Day is an informal excuse to enjoy a chilled soup closely associated with Russian summer cooking. Fresh herbs and chopped vegetables are familiar ingredients, while the choice of liquid can start a lively debate: fermented bread kvass or tangy kefir?
How it is celebrated: enthusiasts prepare family recipes, compare variations and share cooking tips. Offering different bases at the table lets everyone finish a bowl to their own taste.
The soup's name comes from a Russian verb meaning to crumble or chop finely. Its name is practically the first instruction in the recipe.