Hortobágyi Palacsinta (Hungarian Savory Meat Crêpes)

Ingredients:

For the crêpes:

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 500 ml milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

For the filling:

  • 300 g cooked chicken (or pork/beef), finely chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 100 ml sour cream

For the sauce:

  • 200 ml sour cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 100 ml broth or water

Instructions:

  1. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt, and oil into a smooth batter. Let rest 15 minutes.
  2. Cook thin crêpes in a lightly greased pan. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil and sauté onion until soft.
  4. Add chopped meat, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Mix in sour cream and cook 2–3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  6. Fill each crêpe with meat mixture and roll or fold.
  7. Place filled crêpes in a baking dish.
  8. Mix sour cream, paprika, and broth to make sauce. Pour over crêpes.
  9. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes.

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