Sour cream sauce with onions

4 servings

30 minutes

Sour cream sauce with onions is a delicate and aromatic sauce from Russian cuisine that perfectly complements meat and vegetable dishes. Its origin is linked to the traditions of using sour cream as a staple dairy product in Russian cooking. Thanks to the roasted flour and butter, the sauce acquires a soft creamy texture, while the added onion brings a light spiciness and depth of flavor. Sour cream makes it velvety, giving dishes a cozy home-like touch. This sauce is versatile: it can be served with meat, potatoes, buckwheat, and even pasta. In old Russian homes, it was often prepared as an accompaniment to main dishes, creating a harmony of flavors. Today it remains one of the favorite traditional sauces that highlight the natural taste of ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 136
• Proteins: 1.6g
• Fats: 11.5g
• Carbohydrates: 7.1g

Ingredients

• Sour cream: 5 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Vegetable oil: 1.5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Fry a tablespoon of flour with the same amount of oil until light yellow, dilute with a cup of hot meat broth, add sour cream, and simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Vegetable oil: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Sour cream: 5 tablespoon

2. Simultaneously, fry finely chopped onion in oil in a pan, adding it to the sauce before the cooking ends.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 1.5 tablespoon

3. After that, remove the sauce from heat, add salt and the ready 'Southern' or 'Amateur' sauce.