List of Hungarian dishes

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The List of Hungarian dishes includes a variety of traditional dishes that are characteristic of Hungarian cuisine. Hungarian cuisine is known for its rich flavors, hearty ingredients, and extensive use of paprika.

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Main Dishes[edit | edit source]

  • Pörkölt - A meat stew made with pork, beef, or lamb, and seasoned with paprika.
  • Paprikás csirke - Chicken paprikash, a dish made with chicken, onions, and paprika, served with nokedli (dumplings).
  • Töltött káposzta - Stuffed cabbage rolls filled with minced meat and rice, cooked in a tomato-paprika sauce.
  • Hortobágyi palacsinta - Savory pancakes filled with meat, often served with a paprika sauce.

Side Dishes[edit | edit source]

  • Nokedli - Small, soft dumplings often served with stews and paprikash.
  • Lecsó - A vegetable stew made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika.
  • Tarhonya - Hungarian egg barley, a type of pasta often used as a side dish.

Desserts[edit | edit source]

  • Dobos torte - A layered sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping.
  • Kürtőskalács - A spit cake made from sweet, yeast dough, coated in sugar and baked over an open flame.
  • Rétes - Hungarian strudel, typically filled with fruit, poppy seeds, or sweet cheese.
  • Gesztenyepüré - A dessert made from sweetened chestnut puree, often served with whipped cream.

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