Creamy Hungarian Hortobágy Crepes
Experience a legendary Hungarian classic that transforms delicate crepes into a savory, soul-warming feast. Filled with tender shredded chicken and drenched in a vibrant paprika-infused cream sauce, this dish is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. It is our top recommendation for Week 43 as it brings an exciting, international flair to your dinner table.
In short
Creamy Hungarian Hortobágy Crepes takes about 60 minutes (20 min prep, 40 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs600 g
- All-purpose flour250 g
- Milk500 ml
- Eggs2 pcs
- Red onions, diced2 pcs
- Sweet Hungarian paprika2 tbsp
- Red bell pepper, diced1 pc
- Tomato, diced1 pc
- Sour cream200 ml
- Chicken stock250 ml
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley1 handful
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the flour, eggs, and milk until smooth, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes while you begin the filling.
- 2
Sauté the diced onions and bell peppers in oil until soft, then stir in the paprika and chicken thighs, browning them slightly on all sides.
- 3
Add the diced tomato and chicken stock, cover the pan, and simmer for about 25 minutes until the chicken is very tender.
- 4
While the chicken simmers, fry thin crepes in a lightly oiled pan until golden on both sides, making roughly 8 to 12 crepes.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the sauce, shred it finely, and mix it with two tablespoons of the cooking liquid; place a portion in the center of each crepe and fold into square parcels.
- 6
Stir the sour cream into the remaining sauce in the pan, pour it over the folded crepes in a baking dish, and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
Questions and answers
How long does Creamy Hungarian Hortobágy Crepes take?
About 60 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Boneless chicken thighs, All-purpose flour, Milk, Eggs, Red onions, diced, Sweet Hungarian paprika …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
