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Jan Tomanec

Executive chef

Jan Tomanec

He gained experience in leading Czech restaurants such as Alma, Kro Kitchen, and Buddha-Bar. His passion lies in a nose-to-tail approach, wild foraging, and making home kitchens more self-sufficient. He enjoys working with seasonal ingredients, including scraps and peels, and creates ferments, preserves, and sparkling drinks.

Recipes
395
Average time
23 min
Rating
4.8
Specialties
  • Molecular cuisine
  • Salmon
  • Beef tartare
  • Asian cuisine
  • Modern Czech cuisine
  • Baking
  • Sustainability
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Fermentation
  • Fish specialties
Experience

Together with the chef team, he expands and improves the Goulash cookbook. He creates simple, healthy recipes and shares techniques that save time and money while making use of every part of an ingredient.

His goal is to help people build a positive relationship with cooking and discover creative, sustainable ways to cook at home.

Signature recipes

Selected recipes by this chef from the Goulash cookbook.

Chicken Tikka Curry with Pita Bread
Chicken10 ingredients

Chicken Tikka Curry with Pita Bread

A delicious creamy tomato sauce with juicy chicken, bound with cream that gives the whole dish a creamy texture. It pairs perfectly with crispy pita bread, which you'll want to dip into the sauce again and again.

835 kcal19 min
Dill Soup With Poached Egg
Vegetarian11 ingredients

Dill Soup With Poached Egg

Traditional Czech creamy soup with a poached egg, potato and dried mushrooms that give the whole dish great flavor and aroma.

370 kcal29 min
Frittata with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Breakfast8 ingredients

Frittata with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

A hearty breakfast frittata with a fresh salad will perk you up even on the toughest work days.

371 kcal15 min
Curry with Beef Tripe, Carrots and Green Beans
Quick8 ingredients

Curry with Beef Tripe, Carrots and Green Beans

Aromatic curry with beef tripe, carrots, and fresh green beans, served with a smooth coconut sauce.

274 kcal18 min
Quick Tripe Goulash with Dumpling
Czech9 ingredients

Quick Tripe Goulash with Dumpling

A tasty and hearty goulash made from beef tripe, served with traditional bread dumplings. A quick and nourishing version of a popular Czech dish.

611 kcal25 min
Sandwich with Fried Chicken, Cabbage Salad and Pickles
Chicken9 ingredients

Sandwich with Fried Chicken, Cabbage Salad and Pickles

A tasty sandwich with fried chicken, fresh cabbage salad and crunchy pickles.

852 kcal19 min
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast5 ingredients

Continental Breakfast

This hearty breakfast must include soft-boiled eggs, cheese, ham, a slice of bread, and a spread made from fresh cheese

376 kcal11 min
Sandwich with Halloumi Cheese, Roasted Pepper Salsa and Tomatoes
Quick5 ingredients

Sandwich with Halloumi Cheese, Roasted Pepper Salsa and Tomatoes

A fully vegetarian version of a sandwich with halloumi cheese, complemented by roasted pepper salsa, tomatoes, and lettuce, all in toasted sandwich bread

551 kcal8 min