EASTER HORSERADISH AND BEETS
This recipe makes about 1 1/2 quarts. It should be enough for about 8 people. However, if you know that you've got company coming that REALLY like this dish you might want to make more. The only problems you might have is in the horseradish. The heat comes form the oils in the root. If it's been out of the ground too long, it might dry up and lose it's heat. When purchasing the root at a store, we'll scrape it with a fingernail to see if we can smell it. If there's no smell, there's no heat. In keeping with that line of thought, keep the horseradish and the horseradish and beets covered as long as possible, the longer that the horseradish is exposed to the air, the more heat it'll lose. And finally, if you've used fresh horseradish, save the tops, you can quarter them and plant them for next year. It takes 2 years to get thick roots, but you can have some fresh as early as the next year after planting. For additional pictures, please visit: http://www.capnrons.com/R_S_Horseradish_and_Beets.html?id=RZ
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/2 Quarts, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim all but about 1 1/2" of tops from the beets and wash. Boil them for about 30 minutes, or until tender. You can do this the day before and store them in the refrigerator to cool off. By leaving a little of the tops on the beets, they won't bleed as much.
- Cut the tops off, and peel the beets. If you're concerned about red hands, wear gloves.
- Grate the beets into a bowl large enough to hold both them AND the horseradish. I use a large grater, Wally uses a small one.
- Peel the chop the horseradish into small pieces.
- Place a little in a blender with a little of water to assist in the blending process. Blend at a fairly low speed until the horseradish is chopped fairly fine. Place in a bowl and continue until all of the horseradish is chopped up. If you don't have a blender, you could use a small grater. Just be sure you keep a window open and keep your face away from the bowl.
- Behind the horseradish bowl you'll see 2 different types of small graters.
- Add the horseradish to the beets, tasting as you go along until you get the strength to your liking. Add about 2 tablespoons vinegar and a little salt. Taste. keep adding a little bit of vinegar at a time tasting as you go.
- Serve the rest of the horseradish on the side in order that some people can add to their own helping of beets.
- Quick method:.
- Use a food processor's bottom blade to chop up the beets, and mix everything up. Then add the vinegar and salt as above.
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fahad alharbi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Erin Lowery
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to add some color and flavor to my Easter table.
Bongani Mavuso
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs. I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to mine and it was delicious.
Konok Roy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of horseradish, but I loved this recipe. The horseradish is very mild and it doesn't overpower the beets.
Julian Plaatjies
[email protected]I made this recipe for my vegan friends and they loved it. It's a great vegan dish.
Queenkittycatlo1 XXJade
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat beets. My kids loved it!
Palak Say
[email protected]I've never had horseradish and beets together before, but it's a surprisingly good combination. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Jerome Slambert
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Zumera Awel
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.
Hamza Aijaz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in my fridge and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Allen Ally
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Easter brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Abdi Enkufu
[email protected]This dish is beautiful and delicious! I love the colors and the flavors. It's a great way to add some spring to your plate.
Leylah Kelleher
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I'm so glad I did! The horseradish mellows out the sweetness of the beets and the result is a really unique and flavorful dish.
Shilpi Shilpi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.
Leslie Coles
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The horseradish and beets were a perfect combination, and the dish was the perfect addition to our Easter dinner.