Hungarian Hortobágyi Pancake (Hortobágyi palacsinta)

Hortobágyi palacsinta is a savory Hungarian pancake dish filled with a flavorful meat filling and topped with a creamy paprika sauce. It's a popular dish in Central European cuisine, known for its rich and comforting flavors.

Not Suitable For Vegetarians Not Suitable For Vegans Main Course Central European Hungarian Cuisine Pancake Recipe Savory Filling
Hungarian Hortobágyi Pancake (Hortobágyi palacsinta)

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, and salt to make the pancake batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the meat filling cool slightly.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush with a little vegetable oil. Pour a ladleful of the pancake batter into the skillet and swirl to spread it evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is set, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  6. Divide the meat filling among the pancakes, then fold them into rectangles or roll them up.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat the sour cream over low heat. Stir in the remaining sweet paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve the filled pancakes with the creamy paprika sauce drizzled on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Skillet Non-stick skillet Saucepan

Tools

Whisk Ladle

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Hortobágyi palacsinta with a side of pickled vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to let the pancake batter rest before cooking to ensure tender pancakes.

Cost

$15