Why Bramboráky deserves more attention
Bramboráky rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The rich and filling complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using pickled vegetables correctly takes real skill.
Czech cuisine is inseparable from beer culture, one of the world's highest per-capita consumption nations. I encountered it first in a ski resort lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. slivovitz plum brandy is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Bramboráky is the dish to start with.
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