
Garlic Sour Cream Sauce
Garlic sour cream sauce is one of the quickest and most flavorful sauces in Romanian cooking — a simple combination of rich sour cream, freshly crushed garlic, and salt, optionally brightened with a squeeze of lemon or fresh dill. It is the classic sauce served alongside mici, grilled meats, baked potatoes, fried vegetables, or as a dip for flatbread. Its creamy consistency and pungent garlic aroma make it indispensable at any traditional Romanian table.
Servings
6
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min (+ 15–20 min resting)
🥘Ingredients
servings
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
approx. 300 g sauce
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir before serving
Freezer
Do not freeze — sour cream will separate upon thawing
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 3 tbsp / 50 g)
Calories
120 kcal
Protein
2 g
Fat
11 g
Carbohydrates
4 g
Fiber
0 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Add 1 tbsp of mayonnaise for a richer, denser sauce similar to tzatziki.
Replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, more tangy version.
Add 1 tsp of grated horseradish for a spicy sauce with a distinctive aroma, excellent with beef.
Make a herb version (parsley, chives, basil) for a green summer sauce.