Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Cookinero 29 Mar 2025

Okroshka on cold kefir is simply made for lunch or a snack on a hot summer day. To prepare it, you will need very little of your time and a few very simple ingredients. And to make the dish more filling, add some boiled sausage to this recipe.

How to cook Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Step 1

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Boil the washed potatoes. To cook them until done, 25-30 minutes on the fire will be enough. When the potatoes are cooked, drain the boiling water from the pan, wait until the vegetable cools down. Remove all the skin.

Step 2

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Prepare boiled chicken eggs. To do this, take a small saucepan and cook the eggs in it until done - 10 minutes after the water boils. Then let the eggs cool in cold water.

Step 3

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Finely chop the freshly washed radish.

Step 4

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Cut the cucumber into small cubes.

Step 5

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Finely chop the greens.

Step 6

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Boil the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.

Step 7

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Cut boiled chicken eggs into the same cubes.

Step 8

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Cut the cooked sausage into cubes as well.

Step 9

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage

Mix everything in a deep bowl. Okroshka is ready! Season individual portions of okroshka with kefir, sour cream or mayonnaise to taste.

Okroshka on kefir with boiled sausage - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use buttermilk, plain yogurt thinned with water, or even a light beef or vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
Okroshka can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the chopped ingredients separate from the kefir or dressing until ready to serve for best freshness.
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the sausage or replace it with tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based sausage substitute. Adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or avocado also works well.
To make okroshka low-carb, replace potatoes with cauliflower or radishes for a similar texture. Skip the sausage or use a low-carb meat alternative, and adjust the kefir or dressing to fit your dietary needs.
Chop and add the vegetables just before serving, and avoid letting the okroshka sit for too long after mixing. You can also keep the ingredients separate and combine them in individual portions.
Serve okroshka chilled in individual bowls with a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with fresh herbs, cracked black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon for extra zest.
Freezing is not recommended because the vegetables and dairy-based dressings like kefir or sour cream will lose their texture and separate upon thawing.
Simply double or triple the ingredients proportionally. Prepare the components in separate bowls and let guests assemble their own portions to accommodate preferences.

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