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Koprová omáčka – Czech Dill Sauce
Koprová omáčka is a Czech dill sauce made from a light roux of butter and flour, vegetable broth, heavy cream, sugar, vinegar, and fresh chopped dill. It produces a creamy, slightly sweet and tangy sauce with the fresh herbaceousness of dill. The preparation involves careful mixing and simmering to develop a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
3
people
Calories:
428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
- 3 cups vegetable broth lukewarm
- 3 Tablespoons dill chopped, without stems, fresh leaves
- ½ tick butter unsalted
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream at least 30% fat content
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar 5% acidity
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make roux: Melt ½ stick unsalted butter over medium heat in a thick-bottomed pot (I use my Dutch oven). Add 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir well for 1 minute, until the flour starts bubbling and turns a light golden color.
- Gradually add 3 cups vegetable broth in batches. Begin by adding about ½ cup while stirring, creating a thick floury mash. Continue adding broth and stirring until all the broth is incorporated. This method of making a roux-thickened sauce will prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to a minimum. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and ¾ cup heavy cream to the sauce. Stir well, then set aside without cooking any further.
- Add 2 Tablespoons vinegar and 3 Tablespoons fresh dill leaves, then mix well. Adjust the seasoning with more salt or sugar to taste, if necessary.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, and Koprová omáčka is ready to serve!
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Notes
- Prepare the roux just until it turns a light golden color, frying it for no more than one minute to keep the sauce white.
- Add fresh dill only at the end of cooking to preserve its flavor and vibrant color.
- Serve warm with sliced bread dumplings, arranging the dumplings around the plate and pouring the sauce in the middle.
- Garnish with halved hard-boiled eggs placed in the sauce and fresh dill sprigs for an authentic presentation.
- The recipe yields about three servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1748mg
(73%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1897IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1748mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1897IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.