Czech Food Classics
Getting to know a country well, means getting to know its cuisine. And there is plenty to discover in Czechia. Restaurants and pubs offer traditional Czech dishes and regional specialties made from quality ingredients. How are these Czech specialties prepared?
How is the traditional Czech lager brewed, what is special about Czech bread, which you won’t find anywhere else in the world, how many kinds of dumplings do Czechs have and what is a typical Czech dessert? Find out in our new video series Czech Food Classics.
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Czech Food Classics: Tatarák
Tatarský biftek or tatarák, is the Czech version of steak tartare. Although it is not strictly a Czech meal, it enjoys huge popularity in Czechia.
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Czech Food Classics: Svíčková
Svíčková na smetaně, or simply svíčková, is unquestionably one of the most popular Czech meals. The recipe was first mentioned by Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová in 1826.
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Traditional Czech Easter Foods: recipes for each day
Easter, the most important of Christian holidays, symbolizes redemption, hope, and the resurrection of Christ. As is true for all big holidays, food is a big part of it.
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The Spanish birds of Czech cuisine
Spanish bird comprises traditional Czech beef roll filled with sauce, bacon, pickled cucumbers, sausage, and eggs. It can be served with rice, potatoes, or dumplings.
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Fruit Dumplings
Czech cuisine offers various types of dumplings (knedlíky in Czech), making use of all sorts of ingredients. Especially tasty are fruit dumplings.
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Bramboráky: Czech Potato Pancakes
“Bramboráky” (potato pancakes) are one of the treasured foods of Czech cuisine.