Harvard Beetroot Recipe (Sweet and Sour Red Beetroot)
Harvard beetroot recipe is a classic beetroot dish prepared in a short time with sweet-sour sauce. This recipe makes a bright sauce with sugar, vinegar and butter; It is slightly thickened with starch. Add the beets to the sauce, heat for a few minutes and serve.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the sauce in the pot
Granulated sugar and corn in a small saucepan. Mix the starch. Add water and whisk until smooth.
Thicken
Place the pot on medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil slightly.
Add butter and vinegar
Reduce the heat. Add butter, salt and vinegar and stir until the butter melts. The sauce should be shiny and fluid.
Heat the beets
Add the sliced beets to the pot. Gently stir to coat thoroughly with the sauce.
Cook briefly and serve
Keep over low heat for 3–5 minutes until the beets are heated through. Serve warm or as a hot side dish.