Hortobágyi Palacsinta

Name: Hortobágyi Palacsinta
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 2 egg; 250 g ground veal; 1 medium onion; 2 tbsp paprika powder; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp butter; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 tbsp flour (for sauce); 1 cup water

Hortobágyi Palacsinta is a savory Hungarian crepe filled with a spicy meat mixture, typically veal or chicken, and topped with a rich paprika-infused sauce. This dish is a popular appetizer or main course in Hungary, showcasing the characteristic use of paprika and crepes in Hungarian cuisine.

12 ingredients

savoryspicycreamypaprika-infused

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Hungarian85%

Austro Hungarian15%

Ingredients

flour
1 cup
milk
1 cup
egg
2
ground veal
250 g
onion
1 medium
paprika powder
2 tbsp
sour cream
1/2 cup
butter
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
flour (for sauce)
1 tbsp
water
1 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Named after the Hortobágy region in Hungary, the dish reflects traditional Hungarian flavors and the country's love for crepes, with paprika playing a central role since the 19th century.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Hungarian85%

ingredients+techniques

Austro Hungarian15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing crepe making baking sauce making

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