Kisel

🔥 Prep

• Measure out 200 g of berries (fresh or frozen) and rinse if fresh; pat dry.
• Measure out 1000 ml of water.
• Measure out 50 g of sugar.
• Measure out 30 g of starch.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Combine the 1000 ml water and 50 g sugar in a saucepan; bring to a medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
• 2. Add the 200 g berries and simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3. In a small bowl, mix the 30 g starch with 50 ml cold water to form a smooth slurry.
• 4. Slowly pour the starch slurry into the simmering berry mixture while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• 5. Increase to medium heat and cook, stirring, until the kisel thickens and becomes translucent, about 3‑4 minutes.
• 6. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.

🔥 Serve

• Serve chilled in clear glasses or cups.
• Garnish with a few fresh berries or a mint leaf for extra color and aroma.
• Optionally accompany with a light biscuit or shortbread cookie on the side.