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Czech Cuisine

Svíčková na Smetaně

Svíčková is a popular Czech dish made with beef sirloin marinated in a vegetable sauce, served with dumplings, and topped with a creamy vegetable sauce and cranberry compote. 1)

Vepřo-knedlo-zelo

Vepřo-knedlo-zelo is a traditional Czech meal featuring roasted pork, dumplings (knedlíky), and sauerkraut (zelí). 2)

Bramborák

Bramborák is a savory potato pancake made from grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and spices, often served as a side dish or a snack. 3)

Kulajda

Kulajda is a traditional Czech soup made with mushrooms, potatoes, dill, cream, and a poached egg. 4)

Chlebíčky

Chlebíčky are open-faced sandwiches with various toppings like ham, egg, cheese, and vegetables, beautifully decorated and served as appetizers or party snacks. 5)

Smažený Sýr

Smažený Sýr is a popular Czech street food made from deep-fried cheese, typically served with tartar sauce and French fries. 6)

Palačinky

Palačinky are thin, crepe-like pancakes served with sweet fillings like jam, fruit, chocolate, or nuts. 7)

Moravský Vrabec

Moravský Vrabec is a Moravian-style dish made with roasted pork, stuffed with sausages, onion, and garlic, often served with sauerkraut and dumplings. 8)

Trdelník: Trdelník is a traditional sweet pastry made from rolled dough, grilled over an open flame, and coated in sugar and nuts. 9)

Nakládaný Hermelín

Nakládaný Hermelín is a marinated Camembert cheese typically served with onions, peppers, and spices. 10)

Smažený Kapesník

Smažený Kapesník, which translates to “fried handkerchief,” is a dish made from rolled pork filled with vegetables, breaded, and fried. 11)

Ovocné Knedlíky

Ovocné Knedlíky are fruit-filled dumplings typically made with apricots, plums, or strawberries, served with butter and a sprinkle of sugar or cinnamon. 12)

Jitrnice

Jitrnice is a traditional Czech blood sausage made with pork meat, liver, and blood, seasoned with various spices. 13)

Utopenci

Utopenci, which means “drowned men,” are pickled sausages often served as a pub snack or with beer. 14)

Perník

Perník is a spiced gingerbread cake, often shaped into decorative forms and enjoyed during Christmas. 15)