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Surówka z kiszonej kapusty

Sauerkraut and carrot salad

Surówka z kiszonej kapusty: crunchy sauerkraut salad with carrot, apple, onion and oil

Polish dinners rarely come without a surówka, a raw salad on the side, and in winter this sauerkraut version is the default in milk bars and home kitchens alike. Sour cabbage is loosened with sweet grated carrot and apple, sharpened with a little onion and dressed with fragrant oil, which gives a crunchy, tangy salad that wakes up potatoes, dumplings and rich stews. It costs very little and is full of flavour. A common mistake is not chopping the sauerkraut; long strands make it awkward to eat and don't mix with the rest. Chef's tip: use cold-pressed sunflower or rapeseed oil for its nutty flavour.
Total time
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Serves
4
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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. Step 1: Chop 14 oz sauerkraut roughly on a board so the strands are 2–3 cm long, and put it in a bowl.

    3 min
  2. Step 2: Add 2 carrots, 1 apple and ½ onion and mix with your hands until evenly combined.

    3 min
  3. Step 3: Season with 1 tsp sugar and 1 pinch black pepper, pour over 2 tbsp cold-pressed sunflower or rapeseed oil and toss. Leave for 10 minutes so the flavours mingle, then scatter with 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley and serve.

    10 min

Nutrition per serving

Calories
110 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
7 g
Fibre
5 g

Nutrition values are estimates.

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Recipe by

KrazyBadal

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Good to know

How long does surówka z kiszonej kapusty take?
About 15 minutes in total.
How many people does it serve?
4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
What can I use instead of carrots?
Parsnip or sweet potato, same weight.
What can I use instead of apple?
Pears, same amount.

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