Best 2 Lithuanian Krupnikas Recipes

Lithuanian Krupnikas, a traditional Lithuanian barley soup, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is traditionally made with pork, barley, vegetables, and herbs, and is often served with rye bread or dumplings. Krupnikas is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LITHUANIAN KRUPNIKAS

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Lithuanian spiced honey liqueur. Serve warm as a traditional Eastern European cold remedy - a quick heat-up in the microwave works great.

Provided by JOENAUJOKAS

Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes

Time P14DT1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

10 cardamom seeds
½ nutmeg seed
2 teaspoons caraway seed
10 whole cloves
10 whole allspice berries
4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
1 pinch crushed saffron threads
2 (1 inch) pieces fresh ginger root
2 (1 inch) pieces fresh turmeric (yellow ginger)
3 large strips of orange zest
3 large strips of lemon zest
4 cups water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 pounds honey
1 quart 190 proof grain alcohol

Steps:

Crack the cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan with the caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in the water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Strain out spices, and set the liquid aside.
Pour honey into a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in the strained liquid from the spices and vanilla extract. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid any flare-ups from the grain alcohol. Slowly stir in the grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
The following day, pour the liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.5 calories, Carbohydrate 96.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10.1 mg, Sugar 93.5 g

LITHUANIAN KRUPNIKAS RECIPE - (2.6/5)

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Provided by SewingDragonfly

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

10 cardamom seeds
1/2 nutmeg pod
2 tsp caraway seed
10 whole cloves
10 whole allspice berries
4 (3") cinnamon sticks
2 tsp whole peppercorns
1 pinch crushed saffron threads (optional)
2 (1") pieces fresh ginger root
2 (1") pieces fresh turmeric (yellow ginger)
3 large strips of orange zest
3 large strips of lemon zest
4 cups water
1 T vanilla extract
2 pounds honey
1 quart 190 proof grain alcohol

Steps:

Crack the cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan with the rest of the ingredients including the water. Bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices, and set the liquid aside. Pour honey into a large pot, and bring to boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in the strained spice liquid and the vanilla extract. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid any flare-ups from the grain alcohol. Slowly stir in the alcohol. Place the pot back on the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on. The following day, pour the liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your krupnikas. Look for good-quality barley, potatoes, and meat.
Don't overcook the barley: Barley should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked barley will become mushy and ruin the texture of your krupnikas.
Use a good-quality broth: The broth is the base of your krupnikas, so it's important to use a good one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
Add vegetables for extra flavor: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and texture to krupnikas. You can also add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or peas, if you like.
Season to taste: Krupnikas should be seasoned to your liking. Add salt, pepper, and other spices until the soup tastes just the way you want it.

Conclusion:

Krupnikas is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or loaded with vegetables, krupnikas is a soup that everyone will enjoy.