Why Svíčková deserves more attention

Svíčková 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.

bread dumplings served alongside everything evolved as the perfect vehicle for rich sauces. I encountered it first in a ski resort lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. Czech Pilsner Urquell is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Svíčková is the dish to start with.