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Czech Republic Cuisine

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38 recipes

Signature Czech Republic Dishes

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Bramboráky

Crispy, golden-brown Czech potato pancakes made from shredded raw potatoes, infused with garlic and marjoram, and pan-fried to perfection. A popular savory snack or side dish.

Czech Republic·Medium·55 minutes

Bramborové knedlíky s uzeným masem

A hearty and traditional Czech dish featuring fluffy potato dumplings filled with savory smoked meat, often served with sauerkraut or a rich gravy.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes + rising time

Buchtel

Buchtel are soft, sweet, yeast-raised pastries, typically filled with fruit jam (like plum or apricot) or sweetened quark (tvaroh), and baked together in a single pan. They are often served warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with melted butter or vanilla sauce, making them a delightful dessert or sweet main course.

Czech Republic·Easy·45 minutes

Česneková polévka

A hearty and flavorful Czech garlic soup, often considered a national comfort food. It's known for its pungent garlic aroma and creamy texture, typically served with croutons and cheese.

Czech Republic·Medium·55 minutes

Czech Fruit Dumplings

Soft, fluffy yeast dough dumplings filled with seasonal fruit, boiled until tender, and served with a sweet topping. A beloved Czech classic that can be enjoyed as a main course or dessert.

Czech Republic·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Czech Mushroom and Barley Stew

A comforting and earthy stew, this dish highlights the Czech love for mushrooms and hearty grains. It's a flavorful vegetarian option, perfect for a chilly day, with a rich broth and satisfying texture from the barley.

Czech Republic·Easy·50 minutes

Czech Plum Cake

A delightful Czech plum cake featuring juicy plums nestled in a tender cake batter, often topped with a simple streusel. It's a perfect coffee cake or dessert, showcasing seasonal fruit.

Czech Republic·Easy·35 minutes

Czech Potato Pancakes

Crispy, savory Czech potato pancakes seasoned with garlic and marjoram, a popular dish often served as a side or a main course, especially with beer.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour

Holandské řezy

A popular Czech cake featuring a moist chocolate sponge base, a creamy vanilla custard filling, and a glossy chocolate glaze. It's a beloved treat for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling time)

Holandské řezy s vanilkovým krémem

A delightful layered dessert consisting of a light sponge cake, a rich vanilla custard cream, and a glossy chocolate glaze, offering a sophisticated yet comforting treat.

Czech Republic·Easy·35 minutes

Houbová Smaženice

A simple yet flavorful Czech dish made from fresh or dried mushrooms, onions, and eggs, often enjoyed for breakfast or a light meal.

Czech Republic·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Hovězí Guláš

A rich and hearty beef stew, Czech Hovězí Guláš is a staple of traditional Czech cuisine. Unlike its Hungarian counterpart, Czech goulash is typically thicker, with a more pronounced onion base, and is often seasoned with caraway seeds and marjoram. It's slow-cooked to tender perfection and usually served with bread dumplings.

Czech Republic·Medium·3 hours

Hovězí Vývar s Játrovými Knedlíčky

A comforting and traditional Czech beef broth (hovězí vývar) served with delicate liver dumplings (játrové knedlíčky). The clear, flavorful broth is enhanced by the savory, tender dumplings, making it a perfect starter or a light meal. This dish is a staple in Czech homes, especially during colder months.

Czech Republic·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Knedlíky s uzeným masem a zelím

Hearty and comforting, this dish features fluffy bread dumplings served with tender smoked meat and sauerkraut, a staple of Czech cuisine.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Koláče

Traditional Czech koláče are small, round sweet pastries often filled with fruit preserves and a sweetened farmer's cheese or poppy seed filling. They are a beloved treat for holidays and special occasions.

Czech Republic·Medium·50 minutes

Kolache s Tvarohem a Ovocem

Delicate, slightly sweet pastries filled with a creamy tvaroh (quark/farmer's cheese) filling and topped with fresh or preserved fruit. These are a beloved treat, often made for special occasions or as a sweet snack.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Kuba Mushroom Barley Casserole

A traditional Czech dish, Houbový Kuba, is a hearty and flavorful casserole made with pearl barley, dried mushrooms, onions, garlic, and marjoram. It's a rustic and comforting meal, often served during the Christmas season as a meatless main course.

Czech Republic·Medium·50 minutes

Kulajda Soup

A traditional Czech creamy dill soup, often made with mushrooms, potatoes, and a poached egg, offering a comforting and hearty flavor.

Czech Republic·Easy·45 minutes

Kuřecí řízek s bramborovou kaší

A beloved Czech comfort food, this dish features tender, pan-fried chicken cutlets (řízek) served with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a simpler, yet equally satisfying, take on schnitzel.

Czech Republic·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Moravian Sparrow

Moravský Vrabec, translating to 'Moravian Sparrow', is a hearty and flavorful Czech dish originating from the Moravia region. It features tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder stewed in a rich, savory gravy, typically served with fluffy bread dumplings (houskové knedlíky). Despite its name, it contains no bird meat; the 'sparrow' refers to the small, bite-sized pieces of pork.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Moravian Spicy Meatloaf

A flavorful and hearty Moravian specialty, this spicy meatloaf is typically made with a mixture of pork and beef, seasoned with paprika and other spices, and often baked with bacon. It's a comforting dish perfect for a family meal.

Czech Republic·Easy·30 minutes

Palačinky

Palačinky are thin Czech crepes, similar to French crêpes but often slightly thicker and more forgiving. They are typically filled with sweet ingredients like fruit jam, Nutella, or cottage cheese, and dusted with powdered sugar. They can be served as a dessert, a sweet main course, or even for breakfast.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Sekaná Pečeně

Sekaná Pečeně is a traditional Czech meatloaf, known for its juicy texture and savory flavor. It's typically made with a mixture of ground pork and beef, enriched with bread soaked in milk, onions, garlic, and spices. Often, it's baked with a layer of bacon on top or in a water bath to ensure moisture. This hearty dish is a comforting staple in Czech households.

Czech Republic·Easy·25 minutes

Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese) with Tartar Sauce

Smažený sýr is a popular Czech dish consisting of a thick slice of cheese, typically Edam or Hermelín, breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's often served with fries and a generous dollop of tartar sauce.

Czech Republic·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Svatá Martin's Roast Goose

A traditional Czech dish, particularly popular around Saint Martin's Day (November 11th), featuring a whole roast goose served with red cabbage and bread dumplings. The goose is typically seasoned with caraway and marjoram, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and crispy skin.

Czech Republic·Medium-Hard·Approximately 2 hours (including chilling and baking)

Svatební Koláčky

Delicate, bite-sized sweet pastries traditionally served at Czech weddings, featuring a soft, slightly sweet dough filled with fruit preserves, poppy seeds, or sweetened cheese. They are known for their intricate lattice tops.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Svatební Koláčky s Tvarohem a Ovocem

Svatební koláčky, or wedding pastries, are small, round, sweet yeast dough pastries traditionally filled with a creamy tvaroh (farmer's cheese) and fruit preserve. They are often decorated with a streusel topping and are a staple at Czech celebrations, especially weddings. This recipe combines the classic tvaroh filling with a touch of fruit for a delightful balance of flavors.

Czech Republic·Medium·55 minutes

Švestkové knedlíky

Soft, fluffy yeast dumplings filled with sweet-tart plums, often served as a main course or a dessert. They are typically topped with melted butter, sugar, and sometimes poppy seeds or grated quark cheese.

Czech Republic·Hard·3 hours 30 minutes

Svíčková na smetaně

Svíčková na smetaně, often considered the national dish of the Czech Republic, is a rich and flavorful braised beef dish served with a creamy root vegetable sauce. It's traditionally accompanied by bread dumplings (knedlíky), a slice of lemon, and cranberry sauce.

Czech Republic·Hard·3 hours

Svíčková na smetaně s brusinkami

A classic Czech dish featuring tender beef sirloin braised in a rich, creamy vegetable sauce, traditionally served with cranberries and bread dumplings.

Czech Republic·Hard·3 hours

Svíčková na smetaně s brusinkovou omáčkou

A classic Czech dish featuring tender beef sirloin braised in a rich, creamy vegetable sauce, traditionally served with bread dumplings and a side of cranberry sauce for a touch of sweetness and tartness.

Czech Republic·Medium·80 minutes

Svíčková Omáčka

A rich and creamy vegetable-based sauce, traditionally served with beef sirloin, but also delicious on its own or with dumplings.

Czech Republic·Medium·50 minutes

Trdelník

A popular sweet pastry made from rolled dough, wrapped around a stick, grilled, and then topped with sugar and walnut mixture. While its origins are debated, it's a ubiquitous street food in Prague and other Czech cities.

Czech Republic·Challenging·4 hours 45 minutes (including rising time)

Vánočka

A rich, buttery, and slightly sweet braided yeast bread, traditionally baked for Christmas in the Czech Republic. It's often studded with raisins and almonds, making it a festive and flavorful treat.

Czech Republic·Easy·55 minutes

Vlašský Salát

A distinct Czech take on potato salad, often featuring a mayonnaise-based dressing with pickles, onions, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs and peas, served as a side dish or appetizer.

Czech Republic·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Zeláčka

A hearty and flavorful soup made with sauerkraut, smoked meat, and root vegetables. It's a warming and comforting dish, often enjoyed during colder months.

Czech Republic·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Zelňačka s Klobásou

A hearty and flavorful Czech sauerkraut soup, enriched with smoky sausage and potatoes, perfect for a cold day. This is a variation on the more basic Zeláčka, adding the savory depth of klobása.

Czech Republic·Easy·15 minutes

Zelný salát s kmínem

A refreshing and simple Czech cabbage salad, often served as a side dish. It features finely shredded cabbage dressed with a tangy vinaigrette seasoned with caraway seeds, offering a crisp texture and a hint of anise.

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