What is Sos Czosnkowy?
Sos czosnkowy is Polish for garlic sauce, a popular condiment in Polish cuisine. The primary ingredient in sos czosnkowy is fresh garlic, which gives the sauce its distinctive flavor. Other common ingredients include mayonnaise, sour cream, and yogurt mixed with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Key Ingredients
- Base: Choose a good-quality mayonnaise, as it creates a creamy base for the homemade Polish garlic sauce. You can use store-bought (like Duke’s or Hellmann’s) or homemade mayonnaise. And adding Greek yogurt is a tangy addition to the sauce. Feel free to adjust the ratio according to your preference.
- Garlic: Many recipes go lighter on the garlic for this sauce, but I am a garlic girlie, so I use six cloves! I mean, garlic is in the name, right? And while you can use prepared garlic for this recipe, freshly minced garlic is much better!
- Spices: Season the sauce with salt and pepper and finish with mustard seeds for added texture.
- Lemon Juice: Cut the creaminess of the sauce with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Select a lemon with a vibrant color that is heavy for its size. Bring it to room temperature and roll it between your palm and the counter to make it easier to juice.
Additions and Substitutions
- Consider adding fresh herbs like chopped dill, parsley, or chives.
- Include a splash of pickle juice instead of fresh lemon juice.
- Replace the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt in the recipe with sour cream.
- If you want a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves in the oven or stovetop before including them in the sauce.
How to Make Sos Czosnkowy
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Step 2: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Fresh is best. Use fresh garlic for the best results. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves and distribute them evenly into the sauce.
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What’s the Garlic Sauce For?
The creamy and garlicky flavor of garlic sauce makes it a versatile condiment that pairs well with a variety of foods, such as grilled meats and potatoes, kebabs, fries, and perogies, or as a topping for sandwiches and wraps. However, it’s typically served with pizza or zapiekanka (an open-faced baguette with toppings).
What To Do With Leftovers
- Refrigerate: This recipe for sos czosnkowy makes about a cup and a half. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Sos Czosnkowy (Polish Garlic Sauce)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- lemon juice, one lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1 pinch mustard seeds
- Add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container, and enjoy!
- Fresh is best. Use fresh garlic for the best results. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves and distribute them evenly into the sauce.