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Slovak Culture → Unit 3: Slovak Culture and Society → Slovak Food and Drink

Slovak cuisine is a delightful mix of different flavors and influences. It is heavily influenced by neighboring countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Austria, as well as by traditional Slovak farming culture. The food is typically hearty and filling, perfect for cold winter evenings. In this lesson, we'll take a closer look at traditional Slovak dishes and drinks.

Traditional Slovak dishes

Slovak traditional cuisine is based on simple ingredients such as potatoes, cabbage, onions, and meat. The dishes are often seasoned with paprika, which gives them a distinctive taste. Here are some of the most popular traditional dishes:

Halušky

Halušky is a traditional Slovak pasta dish made from grated raw potatoes and flour. It's similar to gnocchi, but without the cheese. The dough is cut into small pieces and boiled until cooked. It is typically served with bryndza cheese and bacon.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Halušky	ha-loosh-ki	dumplings made from grated raw potatoes and flour.

Bryndzové halušky

Bryndzové halušky is a famous Slovak dish made from potato dumplings and bryndza cheese. Bryndza is a type of sheep cheese that is particular to Slovakia. The cheese is melted and mixed with bacon and served with halušky.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Bryndzové halušky	brin-dzoh-veh ha-loosh-ki	potato dumplings with melted bryndza cheese and bacon.

Kapustnica

Kapustnica is a traditional Slovak sauerkraut soup made with smoked sausage, dried mushrooms, and sour cream. It's traditionally served during the Christmas season.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Kapustnica	kah-poosht-nee-tsah	sauerkraut soup with smoked sausage, dried mushrooms, and sour cream.

Strapačky

Strapačky is a dish made from boiled potatoes, sliced cabbage, and smoked bacon. It is typically seasoned with paprika and served with sour cream.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Strapačky	strap-ach-ki	boiled potatoes with sliced cabbage and smoked bacon, typically seasoned with paprika and served with sour cream.

Slovak drinks

In addition to its hearty cuisine, Slovakia is also known for its alcoholic beverages. The two most famous Slovak drinks are slivovica and borovička.

Slivovica

Slivovica is a plum brandy that is made from fermented plums. It's a strong drink with an alcohol content of around 50%, and it's typically served as an aperitif before a meal.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Slivovica	slee-voh-vee-tsah	plum brandy made from fermented plums.

Borovička

Borovička is a type of gin that is made from juniper berries. It's typically served as a digestif after a meal, and it's said to aid digestion.

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Borovička	bo-roh-vee-chka	gin made from juniper berries.

Learning about traditional Slovak dishes and drinks is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and get a taste of what Slovakia has to offer. I hope you enjoyed this lesson and feel inspired to try some of these delicious foods and drinks.

Table of Contents - Slovak Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions

Unit 2: Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs in the Present Tense

Unit 3: Slovak Culture and Society

Unit 4: Daily Activities and Routine

Unit 5: Cases and Prepositions

Unit 6: Slovak Geography and Nature

Unit 7: Travel and Transportation

Unit 8: Adjectives and Adverbs

Unit 9: Slovak Art and Music

Unit 10: Time and Dates

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