- Glossary
- Tomato Sauce - Czech Classic with Dumplings
Tomato Sauce - Czech Classic with Dumplings
Tomato sauce is among the most beloved Czech sauces and an integral part of home cooking. It is prepared from tomatoes (fresh or paste), thickened with a roux of butter and flour, and seasoned with sugar, vinegar, and spices. The result is a velvety smooth sauce with a balanced sweet-and-sour flavour. It isly served with boiled beef and bread dumplings. In Czech tradition, tomato sauce is one of those dishes that evoke memories of childhood and home.
- Tomato sauce should have a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor achieved with sugar and vinegar.
- A roux of butter and flour is the foundation for thickening Czech tomato sauce.
- Some recipes add allspice to the tomato sauce for a subtle spiciness.
- Tomato sauce is one of the most common dishes in Czech school cafeterias.
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