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Valašský kontrabáš II.

Menu from old Czech cuisine in the form of boiled potatoes and buckwheat groats baked in the oven with smoked meat and onions.

Ingredients:

1 kg of boiled potatoes 250 g pohanky – hail (not broken) 200-300 g smoked meat 4-5 pcs garlic cloves 1 tsp marjoram 1 pc large onion lard to grease the baking dish pepper oil salt

Procedure:

  • Prepare the buckwheat according to the instructions, or use this procedure for basic buckwheat preparation (you don’t need to season the buckwheat extra when you prepare it, just a little salt).
  • Scrape, cut and boil the potatoes.
  • Fry the onion and smoked meat in a little oil or lard and finally add the crushed garlic and marjoram.
  • Transfer the boiled potatoes to a larger pot or bowl and mash lightly.
  • Add the buckwheat, the mixture from the pan and season with salt or a little pepper.
  • Mix everything well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Bake at approx. 200°C (180°F) for 15 – 20 minutes until the surface is firm and beautifully golden.
  • Recommendation:

    Sour cabbage is recommended as a side dish.

    Note:

    Recipe from Cooking with Tom, photo and text by Naďa Indruchová.