Ingredients
- 10 oz raw horseradish
- 2½ Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp salt
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 cup warm boiled water
For the red horseradish:
- 5 oz raw beets
Instructions
- For white chrain: Peel the horseradish and grind it finely in the food processor.
- Mix it together with all the other ingredients and refrigerate in a tightly closed jar. It will be ready to eat after a few hours.
- For red chrain: Peel the beets and horseradish and let them both sit in cold water for about an hour.
- Drain and grind them finely.
- Mix together with all the other ingredients and refrigerate in a tightly closed jar — it will be ready in a few hours.
Notes
While these two recipes extend many centuries back, some modern variations also call for mayonnaise — try adding 1-2 Tbsp to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Quick
- Cuisine: Ashkenazi