Poppy seed filling is used in many foods throughout Central and Eastern Europe including sweet rolls, pancakes, strudels, cakes, tortes, cookies, and breads.
This recipe is very simple to make and delicious!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups (250 grams) ground poppy seeds
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
1/4 cup (50 grams) superfine sugar
6 tbsp (60 grams) raisins
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp rum
5 [...]
Introduction
Hungarian winter salami is one of the most popular types of cured meats in the world.
This flavorful and unique salami is best known by its original maker, Pick Szeged which produces a variety of meat products in Hungary.
Winter salami of Szeged is made with pork and a variety of spices from a century old recipe. [...]
Mákos guba is a popluar dessert in Hungary that is baked for Christmas. It contains poppy seeds which was orginally meant as a fertility charm, to ensure a plentiful harvest in the coming year.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (100 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 cups (620 ml) whole milk
2 tbsp dark rum
1 [...]
There’s no doubt that Hungarians sure love their sweets!
Szaloncukor is a type of candy made from fondant that is hung from Christmas trees as decorations in Hungary.
The tradition of hanging these candies on the Christmas tree started in the 19th century. It was named Szaloncukor because the tree usually stood in the parlour, the most luxurious room in [...]
These crescent shaped cookies known as “Vanilla Kifli” are a common treat made during the Christmas hoildays in Hungary. There also known as “Vanillekipferl” in Austria.
This recipe uses vanilla sugar which is available at most bulk food stores or farmers markets.
Ingredients
1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (115 grams) vanilla sugar, plus extra for dusting
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 [...]
Paprika is a common ingredient used in many Hungarian dishes.
This recipe is for a flavorful sauce base that can be served over egg noodles, dumplings, or any meat dishes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp of paprika
2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (280 ml) of chicken stock
4 tbsp dry sherry or white wine
2/3 cup (70 ml) of sour cream
salt and pepper to [...]
Pogacsa is a very popular treat in Hungary and Eastern Europe.
These savory scones come in many different varieties and sizes.
This recipe contains bacon bits or pork cracklings which gives this version of pogacsa a nice rich taste.
Pogacsa is best served with goulash soup or eaten as a snack.
Ingredients
1 package (8 grams) of active dry yeast
1/4 [...]
As most Hungarian would say, Christmas isn’t complete without enjoying a delicious poppy seed or walnut roll!
Ingredients
Dough
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
2 1/2 tsp of active dry yeast
1/3 cup (50 grams) confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup (50 grams) vanilla sugar
4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
6 1/2 tbsp (100 grams) unsalted butter
6 1/2 tbsp (100 grams) lard
2 large eggs
Poppy [...]
Here are a few of the most common Hungarian food and drink terms.
Dining Out
Bar – Bár
Bill – Számla
Café – Kávéház
Menu – Etlap
Restaurant – Étterem
Sweet Shop – Cukrászda
Pay – Kifizet
Waiter - Pincér
Winery – Bikavér
Starters
Cucumber Salad – Uborka Saláta
Beet Salad – Céklás Saláta
Fish Soup (Spicy) – Halászlé
Goulash Soup – Gulyásleves
Soup - Leves
Sour Cherry Soup – Meggyleves
Vegetable Soup – [...]
While my fiancé and I were visiting the Naschmarket in Vienna, we stumbled a upon a food stand offering unique samplings of Hungarian food.
Owner Otto Kovacs explained to us how his inspiration for the food came from his parents – his father being Austrian and his mother Hungarian. He wanted to find a way to [...]
