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Types of Hungarian paprika

| January 8, 2012 | 0 Comments
Types of Hungarian paprika

Often referred to as “Hungary’s red gold”, paprika has become synonymous with Hungarian food due to its ability to add excellent flavor and color to various traditional dishes. There are several versions of paprika ranging from édes (sweet) to eros (hot) as well as everything in between. Below is a list of the types of paprika [...]

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Lecsó

| August 29, 2011 | 1 Comment
Lecsó

Lecsó is a Hungarian vegetable stew. It is a real summer dish. Most recipes recommend using sweet yellow Hungarian peppers, which are in season from August until October but bell peppers can also be used. There are many varieties of lecsós and every household has their own way of preparing it but the main ingredients usually include tomatoes and peppers [...]

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Fisherman’s soup from Szeged

| May 21, 2011 | 5 Comments
Fisherman’s soup from Szeged

Situated on the Southern Great Plain along the banks of the Tisza River, is where Hungarians prepare a very special dish and believe or not – it’s not goulash! In the city of Szeged, made only from freshwater varieties and traditionally cooked in a narrow-bottomed kettle hung on a tripod over an open fire is [...]

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