{"id":"recipe_3c1b216a19","slug":"horseradish-with-sour-cream-khrin-zi-smetanoyu","title":"Horseradish with Sour Cream (Khrin zi smetanoyu)","description":"A traditional Ukrainian condiment featuring the sharp, pungent kick of fresh horseradish mellowed by the richness of sour cream. Perfect for meats and fish.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"100g fresh horseradish root","name":"Horseradish","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh root","notes":"approximately 100g","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g sour cream","name":"Sour Cream","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"full fat","notes":"thick consistency preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to balance pungency","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash, peel, and finely grate the horseradish root. Use a fine grater or a food processor for a smoother consistency.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash, peel, and finely grate the horseradish root","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a mixing bowl, combine the grated horseradish with the sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and sugar.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the grated horseradish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir thoroughly until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.","group":"Mixing","title":"Stir thoroughly until well blended","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.","group":"Storage","title":"Cover and refrigerate","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Storage"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use fresh horseradish root. If it is too strong, you can add a little more sour cream or a pinch more sugar to balance the heat.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["fine grater","mixing bowl","vegetable peeler"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb","egg_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":300,"unit":"ml","note":"Yields about 1 1/4 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the sauce and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a glass jar to prevent odors from escaping. Stir before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. 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