Borscht

What it brings back

Babusya never measured anything. I learned by smell and by watching her hands.

Why it matters to my family

I cook it for neighbours who have become family.

Where it takes me

Beetroot red on a white table is how my country looks in my head.

Ingredients

• Beetroot, cabbage, potato, carrot, dill, sour cream

Method

Simmer vegetables, add beetroot with a splash of vinegar.