This past week my Live Healthy America class learned about Russia! The students were so excited because they knew that Russia was a huge country. We learned that we were going to make a Russian Borscht which is a very popular dish in Russia and it is eaten by people of every age. Beets are an ingredient in borscht and are very nutritious and rich in vitamin C. Cabbage is another main ingredient in borscht. Cabbage comes in many colors including red, purple and green. Potatoes are a main ingredient in borscht and are grown in over 125 countries around the world. We learned about russian traditions. Matryoshka dolls are a series of hand painted wooden dolls. The largest contains the next in size which in turns opens to reveal the next and so forth. Usually a set contains six dolls but can contain up to 30!
To prep for making the borscht, the students chopped the cabbage into bite size pieces, tore the chives into small pieces, measured out 1 tablespoon red win vinegar and measured out 1/2 teaspoon thyme. We let our borscht cook and the students said how it smelled amazing! Everyone was able to try a cup of the soup and we had leftovers and students requested to take it home for their families! It was so great to see them have another good time with this class that I teach!
Here is our recipe!
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