In the Czech kitchen: A classic schnitzel sandwich for summer trips

Whether you take a day trip out of Prague, just walk around Prague Castle, or spend an afternoon in Stromovka, a homemade snack or picnic lunch is best. Ambiente chefs offer some tips for typical Czech snacks that’ll please the palette and fuel you up for your journey.

This is beloved travel treat for Czechs is filling and affordable. The classic recipe is to fry a chicken or pork schnitzel in a triple wrap, then place it between two thin slices of bread. But if you want to spice things up, try this recipe from Karlín restaurant Bufet. 

The first step is to marinate pork neck in a 5 percent salt solution for 24 hours. There is no need to tenderize the meat prepared in this way. Just bread it and fry it in lard at 150°C. Toast the bread only on the inside for the schnitzel, so it doesn’t get too soft.

Spread browned butter flavored with lemon on one half of the bread and place the schnitzel on top. Then, add slices of pickles and cover with the other slice of bread, which is smeared with mustard.

This zesty Prague ham sandwich is a bestseller at Naše Maso butcher shop in Prague. Start by mixing equal parts sour cream with shredded horseradish. Spread this mixture on thin slices of quality bread, such as those from Eska, the Karlín bakery. You can also toast or grill the bread briefly before adding the spread. Finally, add Prague ham and a few slices of pickles.

Spreads are a versatile addition that can elevate any snack, and while the Czech Republic boasts countless options, the egg spread is arguably a favorite. To make it, boil five eggs for about ten minutes, either in water or by steaming.

Meanwhile, combine ten tablespoons of mayonnaise, one finely chopped shallot, chopped chives, lemon juice, and salt. Peel and cube the cooled eggs, then mix them into the bowl. Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for an hour before spreading it on fresh bread.