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Homemade Chrain
Homemade chrain is a simple but transformative side for gefilte fish, rich meats like brisket and nearly anything else that needs a kick.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 16 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Israeli
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets unpeeled but scrubbed
- One (1- by 3-inch) piece fresh horseradish peeled and roughly chopped, or more to taste (may substitute prepared horseradish to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (or substitute balsamic vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 garlic clove peeled (optional)
Instructions
- Place the whole, unpeeled beets in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Drain the beets and rinse them under cold running water until they're cool enough to handle. Using your fingertips, slip off the skins. Then coarsely chop the beets. (You should have about 4 cups, give or take a little.)
- Place the chopped beets along with the remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until the desired consistency. (Consider adding the smaller amount of salt and sugar for starters, then toss in more if desired.) Taste and adjust the amount of horseradish accordingly. Cover and refrigerate the chrain for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5tablespoons
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings (2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5tablespoons | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.