{"id":"recipe_b11ad015ff","slug":"sour-cream-sauce-smetankovyi-sous","title":"Sour Cream Sauce (Smetankovyi Sous)","description":"A rich, creamy Eastern European staple featuring velvety sour cream, pungent garlic, and fresh dill. Perfectly balances dumplings, roasted meats, and vegetables.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g sour cream","name":"Sour Cream","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"preferably 20% fat or higher","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"fresh","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 small bunch of fresh dill","name":"Dill","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"finely chopped","notes":"fresh only","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp lemon juice (optional)","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"for acidity","group":"optional","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Peel and mince the garlic cloves until very fine or press them through a garlic press.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel and mince the garlic cloves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Finely chop the fresh dill, removing any large, woody stems.","group":"Preparation","title":"Finely chop the fresh dill, removing any large, woody stems","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, minced garlic, and chopped dill.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the sour cream, minced garlic, and chopped dill","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the lemon juice if using for a brighter flavor profile.","group":"Mixing","title":"Season with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir everything thoroughly until smooth and well integrated. Serve immediately or chill.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Stir everything thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"}],"notes":"Traditional Eastern European sour cream (Smetana) often has a higher fat content (20% or more), providing a thicker consistency and richer flavor. 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