From the Kitchen Window column
Okroshka is traditionally made with kvass, a fermented rye drink that's hard to find outside of Eastern Europe. In this version, kefir, a yogurt-like beverage, provides that fermented tang. The mix of fresh herbs, radishes and cucumber keeps the soup refreshing, while the boiled eggs and potatoes give it enough heft for a light main dish. Kefir can generally be found in the dairy section of health food stores (if you can't find it, you can substitute a slightly lesser amount of yogurt).
Makes 6 servings, as a first course
3 cups plain kefir
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped dill
1 small bunch radishes, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 hard-boiled large eggs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 midsize boiled waxy potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix together all of the ingredients and chill. Serve cold.
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