Rajska Omacka
Rajska omacka (RIE-skah OH-mahch-kah)
Tomato Sauce with Beef
Tender beef braised in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce, served over bread dumplings — a beloved Czech childhood comfort dish.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep plate
Garnishes: cream swirl
Accompaniments: bread dumplings
Instructions
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1
Brown beef on all sides in butter. Remove.
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2
Saute onion until soft, add flour, cook 1 min.
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3
Add tomato passata, broth, sugar, vinegar, allspice, and bay leaf.
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4
Return beef, cover, and simmer 1.5 hours until tender.
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5
Remove beef, blend sauce until smooth. Adjust sweet-sour balance.
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6
Slice beef, return to sauce. Serve with bread dumplings.
Did You Know?
Czech children often rate rajska as their all-time favorite school lunch — it has been a canteen staple for generations.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- heavy pot
- blender
- cutting board
Garnishing
cream swirl
Accompaniments
bread dumplings
The Story Behind Rajska Omacka
Rajska omacka emerged in 19th-century Czech cuisine as tomatoes became widely available. The sweet-sour flavor profile reflects Central European cooking traditions, and the dish became one of the iconic trilogy of Czech sauces alongside svickova and koprova.
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