Obara

Name: Obara
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg), cut into pieces; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 3 bay leaves; 6 whole peppercorns; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 200ml sour cream; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley for garnish

Obara (oh-BAH-rah)

Chicken Obara

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 346 kcal

A comforting Slovenian chicken stew thickened with a roux and brightened with vinegar, featuring tender chicken pieces in a velvety broth.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 18.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot skillet whisk ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: fresh parsley, sour cream dollop

Accompaniments: bread dumplings, crusty bread

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 1.5kg), cut into pieces
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 bay leaves
6 whole peppercorns
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
200ml sour cream
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1
Place chicken pieces in a large pot with carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 1 hour, skimming foam as needed, until chicken is tender.
3
Remove chicken pieces and strain the broth. Keep vegetables aside.
4
Make a roux: melt butter in a clean pot, add flour, cook stirring for 2 min. Gradually whisk in 1L of strained broth.
5
Add vinegar and sour cream, whisking until smooth. Simmer 10 min until thickened.
6
Return chicken pieces and vegetables to the sauce, heat through. Season and serve garnished with parsley.

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Did You Know?

Obara was so essential to Slovenian weddings that the quality of the bride's family was often judged by the richness of their obara.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
skillet
whisk
ladle

Garnishing

fresh parsley, sour cream dollop

Accompaniments

bread dumplings, crusty bread

The Story Behind Obara

Obara is a traditional Slovenian celebration stew, most strongly associated with weddings and baptisms. The distinctive vinegar tang cuts through the richness, creating a balanced flavor. Regional variations exist across Slovenia, with some using beef or veal instead of chicken.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weddings, celebrations, sunday lunch 📜 Origins: Traditional

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