Garlic Sour Cream Sauce

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.

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Servings

6

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

0 min

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Total

10 min (+ 15–20 min resting)

🥘Ingredients

6

servings

✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean
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Yield

approx. 300 g sauce

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir before serving

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Freezer

Do not freeze — sour cream will separate upon thawing

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 3 tbsp / 50 g)

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Calories

120 kcal

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Protein

2 g

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Fat

11 g

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Carbohydrates

4 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Grilled mici (minced meat rolls)
🥂Grilled pork or chicken
🥂Baked or fried potatoes
🥂Fried or grilled eggplant
🥂Flatbread or homemade bread
🥂Raw vegetables (carrot, celery, bell pepper)

💡Variations

1

Add 1 tbsp of mayonnaise for a richer, denser sauce similar to tzatziki.

2

Replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, more tangy version.

3

Add 1 tsp of grated horseradish for a spicy sauce with a distinctive aroma, excellent with beef.

4

Make a herb version (parsley, chives, basil) for a green summer sauce.

Garlic Sour Cream Sauce | Traditional Recipes