In cold weather, making homemade horseradish is a great way to boost your resistance to colds and other infections. Its powerful antibacterial properties enable horseradish to combat even E. coli and salmonella. The beneficial compounds in this “fiery” root help prevent the growth of fungi that can affect nails. The antioxidant sinigrin found in this vegetable fights cell damage caused by free radicals, while the oil released from the cut root inhibits the development of cancer cells. However, it’s important to heed doctors’ warnings against consuming horseradish if you have , ulcers, allergies, bronchial asthma, liver or kidney diseases, 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 until tender, then peel and grate them finely along with the cleaned horseradish root. Add salt, sugar, lemon juice, and mix well. For those who enjoy a spicy kick, feel free to 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 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, season with salt and sugar. Serve this sauce with meat dishes, garnished with chopped .
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 .
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 . Serve it with ham or boiled beef.
Tip
For those who prefer a milder flavor, we recommend a fifth way to prepare homemade horseradish: you can also make it with cream (a tradition in Western European cuisine). To avoid tears while grating horseradish, chill the root and grater beforehand, or blend the horseradish in a food processor or meat grinder with 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:
