Czech cuisine has influenced the cuisines of many countries. Many of the beloved muffins and biscuits in Central Europe owe their origin to Czech cuisine. A distinctive feature of Czech cuisine is a large number of meat dishes. They are usually prepared from pork, less often from chicken and beef. Rabbit, duck and goose meat is often used. But fish dishes are rare and few in number. Trout is an exception, but it is usually cooked at Christmas.
Czech meat dishes
The most popular Czech dish is fried pork with cabbage and dumplings. In Bohemia, sauerkraut is preferred, in Moravia it is sweeter. But this division is not very strictly observed, so regardless of the region, you can try all variants of this dish. Pickled beef roast beef is another popular Czech dish. Roast beef is usually served with a thick sauce of parsley, carrots and cream. Another option is with a delicate creamy sauce, cranberry jam and lemon.
What side dishes are served in the Czech Republic
As a side dish, dumplings are often used - well-fried dumplings cut into thin slices. They are prepared from a potato or wheat base. A combination of stale bread and wheat flour is sometimes used.
Czech cuisine: light snacks
Beer culture occupies a significant position in the life of the Czech Republic, which is why many dishes of Czech cuisine are an addition to beer.
Bramboriki - fried pancakes made from raw potatoes, milk, flour and sausage cut into thin slices, seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper and marjoram. The second option is without meat, it is usually used as a side dish.
Fried cheese is a very popular dish. Like schnitzel, cheese slices are breaded in bread crumbs and fried in a deep roasting pan or casserole, often served with tartar sauce.
Drowned sausages - marinated sausages fried in oil.
Beer cheese - soft cheese, usually served with onions and mustard spread on bread.
Czech desserts
The most common are fruit dumplings made from plums. Plums are breaded in potato dough, fried and served with butter, ground poppy seeds and sugar. Also, dumplings are made from peach and strawberry.
Kolache - biscuit rolls stuffed with berries or cheeses.
Beverages
In addition to the famous Czech wine and beer, the Czechs produce unique drinks - Becherovka and Fernet Stock. And also a non-alcoholic national drink of the Czech Republic - Kofola.
