Sour cream sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Sour cream sauce is a classic addition to Russian dishes, known for its tenderness and velvety texture. It has a mild, slightly tangy flavor from the sour cream that pairs well with meat, vegetables, and even some side dishes. The history of this sauce goes back centuries when Russian chefs sought ways to enrich the flavors of traditional dishes by adding simple yet refined ingredients. Butter and flour create the base while sour cream gives it a creamy structure. The sauce is perfect for serving with fried or stewed meat dishes and as a dressing for potato dishes. It's easy to make and enhances meals by adding a cozy touch of home cooking.
1
Slightly fry a tablespoon of flour with the same amount of oil, dilute with one cup of hot meat broth or vegetable stock, add sour cream, and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
2
At the end of cooking, add salt, a piece of butter to the sauce, and mix.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
