Brattens Famous Clam Chowder
INGREDIENTS:
1 ea Cucumber large, peeled, 1 1/2 lb Poached sturgeon, in 1" pcs.
-halved,seeded, & diced - or -
1 1/2 lb Spinach leaves fresh, washed 1 1/2 lb Poached whitefish in 1" pcs.
6 tb Frsh lemon juice 1 c Scallions sliced
1 1/2 lb Sorrel leaves, fresh 1/4 c Onion chopped
3 tb Horseradish root, fresh 1 ea Garlic clove minced
-Grated 2 oz Vodka
1 ts Salt 1 1/2 qt Beer
3/4 ts Sugar - or -
1/2 lb Crab meat 1 1/2 qt Kvas see attached recipe
1 ea Cucumber large, peeled, 1 1/2 lb Poached sturgeon, in 1" pcs.
-halved,seeded, & diced - or -
1 1/2 lb Spinach leaves fresh, washed 1 1/2 lb Poached whitefish in 1" pcs.
6 tb Frsh lemon juice 1 c Scallions sliced
1 1/2 lb Sorrel leaves, fresh 1/4 c Onion chopped
3 tb Horseradish root, fresh 1 ea Garlic clove minced
-Grated 2 oz Vodka
1 ts Salt 1 1/2 qt Beer
3/4 ts Sugar - or -
1/2 lb Crab meat 1 1/2 qt Kvas see attached recipe
Boil 3 quarts of water in a large pan. When boiling briskly add the spinach and the sorrel. Cook uncovered at a brisk boil for 6-8 minutes. drain water off, wash vegetables in cold water, then puree in blender. cool to room temperature. Combine the other ingredients in bowl, except for the beer and vodka. When mixed well slowly add the beer and the vodka stirring constantly. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving. ORIGIN: Olga Gorechev, St. Petersburg, Russia Submitted