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Hungarian Cuisine

Gulyás (Goulash)

A hearty soup or stew made with beef, onions, potatoes, and flavored with paprika and other spices. It's often served with bread or dumplings. 1)

Pörkölt

A stew made with tender chunks of meat (usually pork or beef), onions, paprika, and tomatoes, cooked until the meat is tender and flavorful. 2)

Lángos

Fried dough topped with sour cream, cheese, and garlic, often enjoyed as a street food or snack. 3)

Töltött Káposzta (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat (pork or beef) and rice, cooked in a savory tomato sauce. 4)

Hortobágyi Palacsinta

Savory pancakes filled with a mixture of meat (usually chicken or veal), mushrooms, and sour cream, then baked with a paprika sauce. 5)

Halászlé

A spicy fisherman's soup made with freshwater fish (such as carp or catfish), paprika, and vegetables, often served with bread or noodles. 6)

Rakott Krumpli

A layered dish of potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, sausage, and sour cream, baked until golden and bubbly. 7)

Paprikás Csirke (Chicken Paprikash)

Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce flavored with paprika and sour cream, served with dumplings (nokedli) or pasta. 8)

Kolbász

Hungarian sausage, often smoked and flavored with paprika and garlic, served grilled or fried with mustard and bread. 9)

Túrós Csusza

Egg noodles (csusza) tossed with túró (Hungarian curd cheese), bacon, and sour cream, creating a comforting and hearty dish. 10)

Lecsó

A stew made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika, often cooked with sausage or served as a side dish with eggs. 11)

Somlói Galuska

A layered dessert made from sponge cake, walnuts, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, often topped with rum or vanilla custard. 12)

Rétes

A traditional Hungarian strudel filled with sweet fillings such as apples, cherries, or poppy seeds, served as a dessert or snack. 13)

Libamáj (Foie Gras)

Duck or goose liver, often pan-seared and served with fruits or a sweet sauce, considered a delicacy in Hungarian cuisine. 14)

Palacsinta

Hungarian crepes filled with sweet fillings like jam, chocolate, or nuts, and often topped with powdered sugar or a chocolate sauce. 15)