Ćwikła z Chrzanem

Ingredients · 6 servings

• 900 gBeetroot, washed
• 80 gHorseradish root, fresh
• 150 gApple, peeled
• 45 mlLemon juice, divided
• 6 gSalt
• 12 gSugar

Equipment

oven, refrigerator, kitchen scale, baking tray, foil, peeler, box grater, fine grater, knife, mixing bowl, small bowl, spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prepare Station

   Gather all ingredients and set out a scale, baking tray, foil, peeler, box grater, mixing bowl, spoon, and clean jars. · 10 min

   What to look for: All measured ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.

2. 2
   Bake Beetroot

   Bake unpeeled beetroot on a tray at 204°C / 400°F until a knife slides through the centers without force, about 60 minutes. · 1 h

   What to look for: The skins look slightly wrinkled and the beetroot feels tender throughout.

3. 3
   Peel And Grate

   Cool the beetroot until easy to handle, rub off the skins, trim the ends, and coarsely grate the flesh into a large bowl. · 15 min

   What to look for: The grated beetroot is moist, coarse, and deep ruby red.

4. 4
   Grate Horseradish

   Peel horseradish root and finely grate it straight into 30 ml lemon juice, tossing at once to keep its sharp aroma and pale color. · 10 min

   What to look for: The horseradish is finely shredded and lightly moistened with lemon juice.

5. 5
   Combine Relish

   Grate apple into the beetroot, add the horseradish, salt, and sugar, then fold until the color is even and the shreds stay juicy. · 8 min

   What to look for: The mixture is evenly pink-red with no dry pockets of horseradish.

6. 6
   Balance Flavor

   Taste the relish and stir in the remaining 15 ml lemon juice until sweet beetroot and hot horseradish taste balanced. · 5 min

   What to look for: The relish looks glossy and tastes sweet, sharp, salty, and pungent.

7. 7
   Jar And Rest

   Pack the relish into clean jars, press out air pockets, close the lids, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. · 24 h

   What to look for: The jars are full, tightly closed, and the relish has settled after chilling.

8. 8
   Serve Chilled

   Serve the chilled ćwikła as a sharp Polish side, using a clean spoon each time to keep the jar fresh for up to 1 week. · 2 min

   What to look for: The relish is cold, juicy, and bright ruby red at the table.