Lithuanian Cottage Cheese Sauce For Potato Pancakes
In Lithuania, potato dishes rarely appear on the table alone. Whether it’s crispy potato pancakes or a slice of baked potato cake, there’s almost always something creamy served alongside them. This Lithuanian Cottage Cheese Dip is one of the simplest—and most beloved—options. Made with cottage cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, and green onion, it’s a fresh, tangy alternative to the traditional dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) cottage cheese large-curd cheese is more typical in Lithuania
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Serve with Lithuanian potato pancakes, Meat-Stuffed Potato Pancakes or Samogitian Pancakes.