Šošovicový Prívarok s Volským Okom (Bratislava Creamy Sweet-Sour Lentil Stew with Egg) – Authentic Slovakia Recipe
Beloved Slovak comfort bowl of creamy, lightly tangy lentils topped with a runny egg and crispy onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Brown lentils, Crispy fried onions, Sunny-side farm egg and crusty bread, Bay leaf, Garlic
Ingredients for Šošovicový Prívarok s Volským Okom (Bratislava Creamy Sweet-Sour Lentil Stew with Egg) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) brown lentils, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crispy fried onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sunny-side farm egg and crusty bread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with bay leaf
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovakia seasoning (garlic, splash of vinegar, sour cream or oat cream)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown brown lentils for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, bay leaf, and garlic, splash of vinegar, sour cream or oat cream, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add crispy fried onions and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in sunny-side farm egg and crusty bread right before serving warm.