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Shared by Jessica Solnicki

Kemia de Remolachas (Beet Salad With Cumin)

Yield: 6 servings

This recipe is featured in our cookbook "The Jewish Holiday Table: A World of Recipes, Traditions & Stories to Celebrate All Year Long." For more holiday recipes from around the world, get your copy!

This recipe was shared by Jessica Solnicki. Read more about her family in "Remembering a Tunisian Matriarch at an Argentine Seder Table" and try her recipes for charoset with dates, pistachio and rose water, msoki de pesaj, and cneidalaj.

Family Journey

Livorno, ItalyTunis, TunisiaParis, France
Buenos Aires, Argentina and Thessaloniki, GreeceGrodno, PolandArgentina

Ingredients

  • 3 beets
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
SidesKosher for PassoverGluten FreeVegetarianVeganPareveEasyPassover North Africa

Preparation

  • Step 1

    Place the beets in a pot and submerge completely with cold water and a tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes until fork tender. 

  • Step 2

    Drain the beets. Let cool for 10 minutes and peel and cut the beets into ¼ inch cubes. 

  • Step 3

    Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the beets, cumin, remaining 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper and sauté until coated, about 3 minutes. 

  • Step 4

    Transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room tempurature.