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Rakott krumpli
Hungarian layered potato bake with eggs and sour cream
Rakott krumpli means 'layered potatoes', and it is a family supper baked all over Hungary, especially in winter in the north-east around Miskolc and Eger, where every household layers it slightly differently. Slices of boiled potato are stacked with hard-boiled eggs and plenty of sour cream, then baked until bubbling and golden. Many versions add smoked sausage; this vegetarian one uses sautéed mushrooms and a dusting of smoked paprika for depth. It is rich, creamy and needs only a sharp cucumber salad or pickles alongside. Chef's tip: boil the potatoes in their skins and peel them while warm; they slice cleanly and don't soak up water.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Cover 2 ⅝ lb waxy potatoes with cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until a knife slides in with a little resistance. Drain, cool for 10 minutes, peel and slice 5 mm thick.
25 minStep 2: Meanwhile lower 6 eggs into simmering water, cook for 10 minutes, cool in cold water, peel and slice.
10 minStep 3: Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry 1 onion for 3 minutes, add 10 ½ oz mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and dry. Season with a pinch of the salt.
10 minStep 4: Heat the oven to 375°F (350°F fan). Butter a 20 x 30 cm dish. Whisk 2 cups sour cream (20%) with ½ cup milk, the rest of 1 ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Layer a third of the potatoes, half the eggs, half the mushrooms and a third of the cream. Repeat, then finish with potatoes and the remaining cream. Dot with 1 ⅜ oz butter and dust with 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 ¾ oz grated hard cheese. Common mistake: using floury potatoes; they crumble into mash and the layers vanish.
Step 6: Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden in patches and the cream bubbles at the edges. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting so it holds its layers.
35 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 430 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does rakott krumpli take?
- About 75 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of waxy potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of eggs?
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, left for 5 minutes (baking only; vegan).
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