So that’s Goulash and Potato Pancakes in English. Language is not a problem as long as the dish tastes good - Our Polish friends certainly know how to get the best out of very little…..

Gulasz Ingredients:-

500g of Pork Thigh, cubed
100g of Plain Flour (Gluten free for us)
3 Tbsp of Oil
1 Onion, diced
3 Carrots, chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
200ml of Chicken Stock
2 Tbsp of Tomato Puree
2 Tbsp of Paprika
1 Tsp of Allspice
2 Tbsp of Water
60Ml of Red Wine
3 Tbsp of Cornflour
Salt & Pepper, to season

Method:-

(1) Dredge the pork in Flour which you have seasoned with Salt & Pepper.
(2) In a large pan heat Oil and brown the Pork on all sides.
(3) Remove and set aside.
(4) Add the Onions to the pan, followed by the Carrots and cook until softened.
(5) Add the Garlic and stir in.
(6)Return the Pork to the pan and add the Stock, Tomato Puree, Paprika, Allspice and Red Wine.
(7) Simmer for a hour.
(8) In a jug blend the Cornflour with Water and add to the pan.
(9) Stir in and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
(10) Season to taste.

Placki Ziemiaczane Ingredients:-

3 Large Potatoes, grated
1 Onion, grated
1 Egg, beaten
Oil to fry
Salt & Pepper to season

Method:-

(1) Squeeze out the moisture from both the Potato and Onion using kitchen paper.
(2) In a bowl add the Egg and stir in the Flour.
(3) Season with Salt & Pepper.
(4) Beat until the mixture is smooth.
(5) Stir in the Potato and Onion.
(6) Heat Oil in a frying pan and spoon in the mixture, spreading until about ½ an inch thick.
(7) Fry for 2 to 3 minutes and each side.
(8) Repeat in batches and drain on kitchen paper.

As sprinkle of fresh Dill was all this needed. A really hearty meal for a pretty wintery day!