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Prague is considered the gastronomic capital of Europe, and for sure it is not just that. One cannot help but be tempted by a gastronomic trip to the Czech Republic, the cult of feasts in this country is very strong and revered. Czech chefs are some of the most respected in the world and have many secrets to make your taste buds explode with delight.
First courses – thick and aromatic
Czech soups are called “voles” and are necessarily thick and rich in consistency. Ingredients for soups must be combined with each other and favorably set off each other’s tastes. It is noteworthy that modern soups in the Czech Republic are prepared according to old recipes.
Czech Garnechka soup the name gives out its main ingredient. The broth of this dish is cooked with smoked meat and served with homemade fried garlic croutons. Soup “Bramborachka” unusual is a potato stew with mushrooms and smoked meats served in a fresh loaf of bread. Czech soup “Tsibulachka” cooked on the basis of a large amount of cheese and onions, “Zelnyachka” – from sauerkraut.
But the most famous and revered by tourists Czech soup is “Drštkova”, which is cooked from scars and has long been a hearty dish for a large family. This soup is distinguished by the abundance of spices, seasonings, which are generously added to the broth. The recipe for the Drštkova vole is a national cultural value in Prague.
Main courses with an emphasis on meat
Meat dishes for the inhabitants of Prague are something obligatory and self-evident. Meat is cooked here in different ways and by any means – beef, pork, lamb, poultry are pickled, stewed, salted, boiled, fried, steamed, dried.
Here is one of the national Czech dishes – baked boar knee… This is a baked boar shank seasoned with mustard. She usually weighs about 2 kilograms, and therefore is appropriate in a large company.
Baked foods are no less popular in Prague. pork ribs with honey – this dish will surprise you with its juiciness and tenderness, because Czech chefs devote a lot of time to marinating and cooking techniques.
Beef in a creamy sauce – for beef lovers. The meat is stewed in sour cream and cream and served with dumplings. The meat is so tender that it melts in your mouth like cotton candy.
Also, beef is prepared tatarak – it contains minced beef, mustard, garlic and raw yolk. Such minced meat is used as a pate, spread on croutons and served with beer.
For those who follow their figure or for other reasons prefer poultry, the Czechs cook duck with baked fruit and sauerkraut.
A popular accompaniment to hearty Czech dishes – dumplings… Depending on the task, dumplings can be used as a side dish, as an appetizer, and even as a dessert. They can be potato, curd or just yeast on wheat flour. Balls are rolled from the dough, which are then boiled in salt water.
Along with meat, there are a lot of fish dishes in the Czech Republic. Prague is a river city, and therefore trout or carp you will be served on request in any restaurant. Try baked carp with horseradish and garlic, or baked pstrug – baked trout.
Side dishes as a hearty addition
In addition to dumplings, there are many other side dishes in the Czech Republic – both traditional for many countries and truly Czech. Prepare accompaniments to dishes of vegetables, all kinds of cereals and pastries. Some Czech dishes are so self-sufficient and tasty that they often serve as a separate dish – for example, potato puree with bacon or boiled potatoes with bacon, garlic and herbs.
Popular accompaniment to meat dishes – croquettes, which are also made from mashed potatoes and deep-fried.
Braised fresh or sour cabbage it is used both as a side dish and as a frequent component of complex Czech dishes. Cabbage is taken both white and red cabbage, bay leaves, caraway seeds, cranberries and lingonberries, as well as apples and carrots are also added to it.
A common side dish in the Czech Republic is stewed and boiled green beans.
Side dishes are often served with sauces and gravies, which in Czech sounds like “omachka”. A sauce is made from mushrooms, cream, fruits and can be sour, sweet, bitter and spicy.
Beer snacks
Czech beer is one of the most delicious in the world and is drunk everywhere in this country. Not surprisingly, a lot of beer snacks are prepared here.
The most common – «Ermine“. It is a soft blue cheese that is deep fried and served with fresh vegetables, fries and cranberries. Or spicy pepper brawn accompanied by a spicy sauce.
Desserts for true gourmets
The most famous Prague dessert is apple strudel from the finest dough and aromatic apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
“Payments” – The finest round waffles with delicious berry and cream toppings filling. Such waffles can be tasted not only in a restaurant, but also bought hermetically packaged in any supermarket.
«Boob»- curly bun with no filling. Trdlo is sprinkled with powdered sugar, nuts and cinnamon and is sold on every corner of Czech cities.
Enjoy your trip!