Savory crêpes in rich paprika sauce - Hortobágyi Meat Pancakes • Hortobágyi húsos palacsinta
If there’s one dish I thought I’d never make, it’s this one. However, as the temperature drops and the evenings grow darker, Hungarian dishes begin to appear more frequently in my kitchen. And this one exceeded all my expectations. INGREDIENTS For the stew: 50 ml sunflower oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 4 chicken (upper)thighs 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 Hungarian wax pepper (or bell pepper), chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder 125 ml sour cream (plus extra for serving) 2 heaped tablespoons of flour For the pancakes: 1 egg 300 ml milk 100 ml sparkling water 150 g flour A big pinch of salt A big pinch of sugar 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (plus more for frying) METHOD 1. In a medium pot, sauté the onion in oil until soft, then sprinkle with paprika and add the chicken thighs. Brown them on both sides, then add the tomato and pepper. Let them simmer for a bit, then pour in enough water to cover generously. Add the cumin, ...
