To bring out all the earthy and sugary elements of this root vegetable, start with a full tablespoon of salt and pour it into the water so that, as the beets become tender, they can absorb the sodium.

It is made from apple, beet, banana and peanuts. It is also known as “blood of Christ” or “tears of the virgin”. It is known that the preparation of bishop's water dates back to the 16th ...