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Sour cream dill sauce served with vegetables and fish
Refreshing and tasty Russian sour cream dill sauce

Russian Sour Cream & Dill Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Slavic cuisine masters the marriage of dairy and fresh herbs. This sauce isn't just mixed sour cream: balance is key. The anise-like freshness of dill, the acidity of lemon, and the richness of sour cream create a companion that elevates even simple boiled potatoes to a festive dish.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Garlic Press

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash dill, shake off water, and chop very finely (remove thick stems).

Tip: Chop right before mixing, as essential oils evaporate quickly.
2 ✓

Crush garlic into a paste using a press.

Tip: Salting garlic before crushing helps extract juices (osmosis).
3 ✓

In a bowl, whisk sour cream with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Tip: Sugar acts as a flavor bridge, rounding out the acidity.
4 ✓

Fold in the chopped dill and garlic.

Tip: Don't overmix aggressively to keep the sour cream thick.
5 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tip: Cooling allows fat-soluble flavors to permeate the cream for a more intense result.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use dried dill?
In an emergency, yes, but the aroma is much weaker. Use half the amount and let stand for at least an hour.
Sauce is too runny.
Use full-fat sour cream, or mix in a spoonful of cream cheese for structure.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Dill (chopped)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 tsp Powdered Sugar or Honey