Nigellas Hungarian Sandwich Recipes

HUNGARIAN CREPES: PALACSINTA

Steps:

• Mix eggs, flour, milk, sugar and salt to make a smooth pancake dough. Let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours.
• Stir in the carbonated water at the last moment, just before cooking the pancakes.
• Heat an 8-inch frying pan. When the pan is hot, add 1/4 teaspoon of the butter. Let butter melt and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Pour a ladle of the batter into the pan and gently tip and twist the pan so that the batter covers the entire bottom of the pan. When the top of the batter bubbles, turn the pancake over and cook for 4 or 5 seconds longer. Remove the pancake. Continue until the batter is all cooked; add butter before cooking each pancake.
• Serve by spreading raspberry jam, cocoa mix, or your favorite filling and roll up the pancake, serve with fresh berries.

HUNGARIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut baguette in half, lengthwise and partway through.
• Fill baguette with cheese, pickles and salami. Sprinkle with paprika and close.
• Cut baguette sandwich into 4.
• Heat skillet over medium-low heat and cook all 4 parts, approximately 8 minutes on each side, while applying pressure on them, until cheese is melted and baguette is crispy and browned.

LIPTAUER CHEESE A LA NIGELLA LAWSON

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese and cottage cheese together until they are very smooth. Add the capers, cornichons, paprika, salt, pepper, caraway seeds, and mustard. Mix together well and turn into a 1-quart bowl lined with plastic wrap for easier unmolding later. Smooth the top with a spatula and cover with the overhanging plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator to set.
• When it has become cold enough to turn out - a few hours should do it - unwrap the folded-over plastic wrap on top, place a plate over the now uncovered bowl, turn it over, and unmold. Pull the plastic wrap off and drizzle over a rust-red ooze made by mixing the oil with the paprika.
• Serve this with bread or poppy-seed bagels, gherkins, and, if you like, some chopped red onions.