Utopenci (Pickled Smoked Sausages)
Utopenci translates, literally, to “drowned men.” Not exactly something you want to enjoy with your pint! However, this dish got it’s name because these sausages are filled with spices and...
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Cuisine: Czech Republic Cuisine
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Vepřo Knedlo Zelo (Pork, Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
Vepřo Knedlo Zelo literally means: Pork, Dumplings, Sauerkraut… three things all Czechs love… and the reason why this is recognized as THE national dish. This dish generally uses pork neck,...
Žemlovka (Bread Pudding)
This bread pudding is often sweetened and served as a dessert, but the Czech people have been known to serve it as a savoury main course! This is something that...
Moravský Vrabec (Moravian Sparrow)
Literally translated as Moravian Sparrow, this popular dish is a common main course you can order in almost every traditional Czech restaurant. It originated in the Moravia region and fortunately...
Rajská Omáčka (Sweet Tomato Sauce)
Rajská omáčka is one of the most iconic traditional Czech dishes and offers a uniquely rich sweet-sour taste. It’s based on a broth made from beef, root vegetables, and tomato...
Koprová Omáčka (Koprovka)
Koprovka is another favorite and Czech-specific dish. Koprová omáčka, creamy dill sauce, is more a specialty and signature of Czech grandmothers. It’s made from cream, vinegar, fresh and pickled dill,...
Svíčková na Smetaně (Roast Sirloin in Sour Cream Sauce w/ Dumplings)
With this particular dish, we take a dip into the Czech passion for creamy sauces. Svíčková got its name from the type of meat dominating this dish, sirloin, and the...
Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese)
This is a dish that many tourists coming to Czechia have never seen in their lives and can’t get their heads around. But once they try it, they’re absolutely hooked....
Smažený Řízek (Schnitzel with Potato Salad)
Smažený řízek, or schnitzel, is not considered a Czech original dish, as the name suggests; they borrowed this deep-fried masterpiece from the neighboring Germans. No Czech (or even Slovak) Sunday...
Czech Guláš
Similar to other traditional dishes, guláš came into existence in a neighboring country. Its roots can be traced to the 9th century. Around this time, the dish was more of...
Pečená Kachna se Zelím (Roast Duck with Sauerkraut and Dumplings)
Roast duck with sauerkraut and a mixture of dumplings is a festive Czech dish, usually served on special family occasions or ordered in a restaurant as a treat. The whole...
Tatarák (Steak Tartare)
Even though not originally from Czechia, tatarák (or steak tartare) ranks very high when it comes to popularity among locals. This rather strange Czech food is basically raw beef (minced)...
Bramboráky (Czech Potato Pancakes)
Bramborák means potato pancake and is a signature dish (or side) often seen at Czech fairs, markets, and festivals, but also in traditional Czech restaurants. They are very simple to...
Smažené Tvarůžky (Fried Olomouc Cheese)
This recipe uses something called tvarůžky. Tvarůžky are round slices (or rings or cubes) of traditional smelly cheese from Olomouc (hence their name, Olomoucké tvarůžky) made from fat-free sour curd. You...
Zelňačka (Sauerkraut Soup)
Both kyselice and zelňačka are traditional Czech soups featuring sauerkraut as the main ingredient and are very often used interchangeably. Zelňačka is the generic term, while kyselice is often used...
Kynuté Knedlíky S Ovocem (Fruit Dumplings)
These fruit dumplings can be served as a main course or a dessert. But don’t confuse them with the other kind of dumplings—the ones that accompany Czech meat dishes. The...
Sekaná (Czech meatloaf)
This is a traditional Czech meatloaf prepared in various ways by different families. It usually consists of minced pork and beef mixed with eggs, breadcrumbs, and spices such as marjoram...
Šišky S Mákem (Potato Cones with Poppy Seeds)
Šišky S Mákem is potato cones with poppy seeds, a traditional Czech sweet dish popular mainly among children. And even though you probably won’t impress your hungry Czech husband with...
Česnečka (Garlic Soup)
The mighty soup! Czechs believe that garlic soup, aka česnečka, is the perfect cure for the ordinary cold or a hangover. Garlic has gained its reputation as a virus buster...
Kulajda (Mushroom, Potato, and Dill Soup)
Given that this is one of the coldest, rainiest springs on record in the Czech Republic, it’s technically soup season (even if we wish that it wasn’t)! From creamy kulajda...
Rugelach (Rogaliki) – Rusian Crescent Cookies
Rugelach cookies are mini crescent-shaped pastries with a super flakey dough usually made with sour cream. They are very popular in Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian communities. The cookies are filled...
Pork Belly With Baked Radish, Carrot Puree and Caramelized Apples.
This recipe is for pork belly with baked radish, carrot puree, caramelized apples, onion crisp and apple cider sauce. How to Prepare the Pork Belly: First, cover the meat with...
