Language/Hungarian/Culture/Traditional-Foods
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Hungarian cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, often featuring paprika and sour cream. Here are some of the most popular traditional foods in Hungary:
Goulash (gulyás)[edit | edit source]
Goulash is perhaps the most famous Hungarian dish. It's a stew made with beef, onions, potatoes, and paprika, and is often served with bread or noodles. There are many regional variations of goulash throughout Hungary.
Chicken paprikash (paprikás csirke)[edit | edit source]
Another classic Hungarian dish, chicken paprikash is a creamy stew made with chicken, paprika, and sour cream. It's usually served with egg noodles or dumplings.
Lángos[edit | edit source]
Lángos is a deep-fried dough that's topped with sour cream and grated cheese. It's a popular street food in Hungary, and is often eaten as a snack or a light meal.
Kürtőskalács[edit | edit source]
Kürtőskalács, also known as chimney cake, is a sweet pastry that's made by wrapping dough around a cylindrical spit and roasting it over an open flame. It's then rolled in sugar and sometimes filled with Nutella or other sweet fillings.
Dobos torta[edit | edit source]
Dobos torta is a layered sponge cake that's filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel. It's a popular dessert in Hungary, and is often served at special occasions like weddings and birthdays.
Töltött káposzta[edit | edit source]
Töltött káposzta is a dish made from stuffed cabbage rolls. The filling is usually a mixture of ground pork, rice, and onions, and the rolls are simmered in a tomato-based sauce. It's a hearty and filling dish that's perfect for colder weather.
Pörkölt[edit | edit source]
Pörkölt is a meat stew that's similar to goulash, but doesn't contain any potatoes. It's usually made with beef, pork, or chicken, and is flavored with paprika and onions. It's often served with bread or noodles.
These are just a few examples of the many delicious traditional foods in Hungary. If you have the opportunity to try any of these dishes, be sure to savor the flavors and enjoy the rich culinary heritage of Hungary!
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