buraczki ze smietana (Beets with sour cream)

This is great served either warm or chilled. I personally love the little hits of dill and pepper against the sweet creamy beet. Some recipes add horseradish to taste, and this adds a lovely sharpness and bite to it which makes it a spicy side to meat dishes. Personally, I like it creamy, with a hint of lemon to add just a hint of acidity.

buraczki ze smietana

4 beetroots
3/4 cup of sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
juice of 1/2 lemon
a couple of fronds of dill to stir through (reserve some for garnish)

Cook the beets in boiling water until just done. Cool until able to be handled, then peel and grate them.
Stir the sour cream through (and horseradish if you are using it), season to taste. Sprinkle with dill, squeeze the lemon juice over, and stir till combined. Garnish with extra dill. Serve warm, or chill in the fridge for 2 hours if you are wanting to serve cold.