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Czech Republic
One of the most distinctive Czech flavours, with a sweet-sour dill cream character unlike any other European sauce.
Czech dill sauce — a cream and dill gravy served over boiled beef or eggs. One of the most distinctive flavours in Czech home cooking.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
50gbutter
50gplain flour
600mlbeef or vegetable stock
200mlsour cream
1 large bunchfresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbspwhite wine vinegar
1 tspsugar
hard-boiled eggs or boiled beefto serve
Method
1
Make roux: melt butter, add flour, cook 2 minutes.
2
Add stock gradually, whisking constantly until smooth and thick.
3
Stir in sour cream. Season with vinegar and sugar.
4
Add dill at the last moment. Serve over hard-boiled eggs or sliced boiled beef.
Chef's Tip
Add the dill right at the end — prolonged cooking turns it bitter.
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