Name: Traditional Czech Lokše with Duck and Cabbage Filling
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 2 cups grated potatoes; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 200g shredded duck meat; 200g shredded red cabbage; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

Crispy potato pancakes filled with a savory mix of shredded duck meat and slow-cooked red cabbage, a classic Czech comfort food.

Method

Combine potatoes, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Heat butter in a skillet and cook the mixture in small portions until golden brown.
In a separate pan, cook the duck meat with a bit of oil until fully heated.
In another pan, cook the red cabbage with a pinch of salt until tender.
Place the pancakes on a plate, add the duck and cabbage mixture, roll them up, and serve with sour cream if desired.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.