Carlos Solis
In cold weather, making homemade horseradish is a great way to boost your resistance to colds and other infections. Its powerful antibacterial properties make it effective against E. coli and salmonella. The compounds in this fiery root help prevent fungal growth that can affect nails. The antioxidant sinigrin in horseradish fights cell damage from free radicals, while the oil released when you cut the root can inhibit the development of cancer cells. However, doctors warn against consuming horseradish if you have ulcers, allergies, bronchial asthma, liver or kidney disease, thyroid issues, or if you are pregnant or have small children.
Homemade Horseradish with Beets – Recipe #1
Ingredients: horseradish root – 25 g; beetroot – 200 g; lemon juice, salt, sugar – to taste; black pepper – optional.
Boil two medium beets until tender, then peel and grate them finely along with the cleaned horseradish root. Add salt, sugar, and lemon juice, and mix well. For those who enjoy a spicy kick, add a pinch of black pepper.
Homemade Horseradish with Carrots – Recipe #2
Ingredients: horseradish root – 50 g; carrot – 1 piece; apple – ½ piece; lemon – ½ piece; walnut – 1 piece; meat broth – 50 g; sugar – ½ tsp; salt – to taste.
Grate a large peeled carrot and half an apple with the core removed (sprinkle the apple immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning). Add the grated horseradish root to the carrot-and-apple mixture, pour in the clear meat broth, and season with salt and sugar. Serve this sauce with meat dishes, garnished with chopped walnut.
Homemade Horseradish with Apple – Recipe #3
The preparation method is the same as in the previous recipe, but replace the carrot with a larger quantity of grated apple.
Homemade Horseradish with Vinegar – Recipe #4
Ingredients: horseradish root – 50 g; meat broth – 50 g; vinegar, salt, sugar – to taste.
Grate the cleaned horseradish root finely, add a bit of low-fat meat broth and vinegar, along with salt and sugar. Serve it with ham or boiled beef.
Tip
For a milder flavor, try a fifth method: make horseradish with cream, a tradition in Western European cuisine. To avoid tears while grating horseradish, chill the root and the grater beforehand, or process the horseradish in a food processor or meat grinder while holding a bag stretched over the opening.
We also have a recipe for a beet salad with horseradish:
And to learn about the use of horseradish in national cuisines, check this out:
