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It is a traditional accompaniment to boiled meats, hard-boiled eggs, and roast ham, especially during Easter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp butter","name":"Butter","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"unsalted","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 cup vegetable or beef broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"vegetable or beef","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup sour cream","name":"Sour Cream","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"full fat","group":"Creamy Element","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 tbsp grated horseradish","name":"Horseradish","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"grated","notes":"freshly grated or prepared","group":"Flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"granulated","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a small saucepan, melt the butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to smell nutty but do not let it brown.","group":"Cooking","title":"Whisk in the flour","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens.","group":"Cooking","title":"Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the grated horseradish and sugar. Stir well to combine.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the grated horseradish and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream and lemon juice. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the sour cream to prevent curdling.","group":"Finishing","title":"Lower the heat and stir","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 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