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(Sour Potatoes)
Brambory na kyselo (Czech)
Yield: 4 servings

2 1/4 lb potatoes, peeled, cubed
salt
2 whole peppercorns
1 pn allspice
1/2 Bay leaf
1 lg Onion - finely chopped
3/4 c shortening
1/4 c flour
sour cream
vinegar

Add potatoes to hot water, bring to a simmer. Add salt, peppercorns,
bay leaf, allspice. Simmer until potatoes are almost cooked.  Fry
onion in shortening until soft, dust with flour and prepare a light
roux. Dilute with water from strained potatoes.  Simmer stirring
constantly to obtain a thick sauce. Add a little sour cream, a few
drops of vinegar and the potatoes to the sauce. Mix well, but
gently.  May be served with sausage or smoked meat.

Printable version: sour-potatoes.txt.