Sztrapacska is a traditional Hungarian dish with potato noodles, cheese and bacon. The rustic and flavorful dish is easy to make at home and provides an authentic taste of Hungary. Perfect for those who want to explore Hungarian home cooking, try new recipes and enjoy food with history. Serve with sour cream and fresh herbs for a complete taste experience.
There are few dishes that are as reminiscent of Hungarian home cooking as Sztrapacska. It is a simple and filling dish that is full of flavor – a dish that was often prepared when the family gathered and would be enough for many around the table.
Potatoes, which have always been a natural part of everyday food, are the basis of these small noodles that are reminiscent of Italian Gnocchi. The noodles are served with crispy Bacon and crumbly cheese. The result is a rustic dish that carries both warmth and tradition – and which can be cooked just as easily in a Swedish kitchen as in a Hungarian village cottage.
Ingredients (4 servings):
800 g potatoes (floury variety, e.g. King Edward)
250 g wheat flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
200 g smoked szalonna (or smoked pork belly)
2 tablespoons butter
200 g feta cheese (in Hungary the local sheep's cheese juhtúró is often used but feta is a good alternative in Sweden)
1 small yellow onion
2 dl sour cream or crème fraiche
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Do this:
Peel and grate the potatoes finely and sprinkle with a little salt. Leave for about 10 minutes and then squeeze out excess liquid in a clean kitchen towel or in a sieve. Place the potatoes in a bowl and mix with the flour, egg and salt. Stir to form a sticky but pliable dough.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Scrape or click small pieces of dough into the water with a spoon (like Gnocchi). Let simmer until they float to the surface, about 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Save about 2 dl of the cooking water!
Cut the Szalonna into small pieces and fry until crispy in a frying pan with butter. Remove the crispy pork from the pan and fry the yellow onion in the fat. Then stir in the sour cream, sheep's cheese and the reserved cooking water. Let simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
Add to the Sztrapacskan, mix and serve. Top with the fried bacon, parsley and, if desired, a little extra sour cream on the side.
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