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Czech Republic National Cuisine

Traditional Czech cuisine is characterized by a wide variety of dishes. In addition, the products used in the recipes are high in fat, which makes it quite full meals.
Vegetables are the staple food in Czech cuisine. Traditionally for cooking use: potatoes, onions, eggplant, carrots, sweet peppers, cabbage. Among the popular varieties of meat, it is worth highlighting: pork, lamb and poultry. The main dairy products on the table of the inhabitants of the Czech Republic are butter, cream, cottage cheese, milk and sour cream. In addition, the Czechs quite widely use flour, mostly rye. Bread, all kinds of pies and pies are baked from it. Popular fruits: apricot, apples, pears, plums. Among the spices, it is worth highlighting: marjoram, cumin, garlic, paprika and black pepper.

Those who like to travel by car usually book a car in the Czech Republic in advance online. In Prague, renting a compact car will cost from 16 euros per day, and in Karlovy Vary a little more - from 20 euros per day. Prices may vary depending on the season, car class and rental period.

As for the first courses, they are mainly represented by rich soups, one of them is soup in bread. This dish is prepared from: smoked pork ribs, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, carrots and mushrooms. Bay leaves and black pepper are added as seasonings. Before serving, butter is added to the soup and served in bread sprinkled with herbs. It turns out so tasty and fragrant dish that it flies off the table in a matter of minutes. Another soup that deserves attention is dill soup. It is prepared from sour milk, to which fresh dill and fat sour cream are added. The soup is served chilled.


One of the main dishes on the Czech table is a baked pork knee. To begin with, the pork knuckle is boiled in chicken broth, where celery root has been added. Then the meat is smeared with garlic, salt, black pepper and baked in the oven. Served with boiled potatoes, stewed cabbage and pickled cucumbers. Svichkova on sour cream is another dish that you should definitely try. His recipe contains: meat of a young pig, carrots, onions, sweet peppers and sour cream. But the main highlight of this amazing dish is the sauce. It is prepared from: heavy cream and sour berries, such as cranberries. Served with fresh bread dipped in a gourmet sauce. Baked trout is one of the most popular fish dishes. It is baked with spices and herbs: rosemary, thyme, garlic and pepper. Trout is sprinkled with lemon and cooked on coals until golden brown.


Arriving in the Czech Republic, you should definitely try trdelnik - an amazing pastry that is prepared everywhere. These are the most delicate tubes with filling that just melt in your mouth.