ReceptnaptárTikvice u pavlaci (courgette and chicken in dill sour cream)
Tikvice u pavlaci is a summer dish of Vojvodina and Slavonia, a Balkan relative of Hungarian tökfőzelék: courgette, chicken, sour cream and plenty of fresh dill. It is light, pleasantly tangy and quick to make. With rice or potatoes it is a complete lunch, and it is a good way to use up courgettes that have outgrown the garden. Even on cooler days it brings a fresh taste of summer.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Soften the onion in the oil, add the chicken and brown it; season.
- Add the courgette and crushed garlic, pour in 100 ml water and cook covered for 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk the sour cream with the flour, add and boil for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the dill and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve with rice or potatoes; it keeps 3 days in a box; reheat covered in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
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Tips
- Do not cut the courgette too small, because it gives off a lot of liquid while stewing and easily turns to mush.
- Mix the sour cream and flour smooth, because that way it does not clump and thickens the sauce nicely.
- Add the dill at the end, because its fresh aroma quickly fades in cooking.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be made without meat?
Yes, without the chicken it becomes a light vegetable stew, good with a fried egg or meat patties. The stewing time is then shorter too.
What can replace dill?
Parsley or a little tarragon works too, but dill gives the dish its characteristic flavour. Frozen dill is fine as well.
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