ReceptnaptárPotato pancakes topped with pork stew (placek po węgiersku)
Placek po węgiersku, or Hungarian-style pancake, is a classic of Polish restaurants: a crisp potato pancake topped with paprika pork stew. No dish of this name exists in Hungary, but for Poles it is the very symbol of Hungarian cooking. It is a hearty main course, even better served with sour cream, and especially welcome on cold days.
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Ingredients
Method
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- For the stew, finely chop the onion and fry it in oil in a pan until translucent.
- Take the pan off the heat, stir in the paprika, then add the meat and toss well.
- Pour in enough water to cover, add the diced pepper and tomato and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 45-50 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, grate the potatoes and onion and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Mix in the eggs and flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Fry tablespoonfuls in hot oil in a frying pan as flat pancakes, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden.
- Drain the fried potato pancakes on kitchen paper.
- To serve, top the pancakes with the hot pork stew.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Squeeze the grated potato out thoroughly, because too much moisture stops the pancake crisping and it will not fry nicely in the oil.
- Fry the pancakes fresh, right before serving, because they soon soften under the stew.
- It is best to make the stew first and keep it warm, because frying the pancakes demands plenty of attention.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Hungarian?
For Poles, paprika stew is the symbol of Hungarian cooking, which is how this Polish restaurant invention got its name. In Hungary the dish is not known by this name.
Can it be made without meat?
Yes, instead of the stew use a mushroom paprikash or lecsó, the Hungarian pepper and tomato stew. The potato pancake is also good on its own, served with sour cream or apple sauce, as is usual in Polish home cooking.
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