Why Svíčková na Smetaně deserves more attention

Svíčková na Smetaně rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The malty from beer braises complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using bread dumplings 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 traditional Czech hospoda and that context helped me understand it properly. svíčková cream sauce is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Svíčková na Smetaně is the dish to start with.