Traditional Christmas Food from Around the World
| December 13, 2017
8. Vánoční rybí polévka – Czech Republic and Slovakia
The star dish of the Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is a fish soup known as vánoční rybí polévka. While there is room for particular family spins on tradition, most of the families in these two countries enjoy a similar menu during their festive Christmas meal. The usual meal, which begins after a whole day of fasting, starts with fish soup and potato salad, followed by a huge array of different cookies and bite-sized treats.
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