{"id":31915,"date":"2019-01-03T06:30:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=31915"},"modified":"2024-11-14T10:14:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T23:14:32","slug":"what-to-eat-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/what-to-eat-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to eat and drink in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you asked me to describe Hungarian cuisine in four words, it would have to be: good old comfort food. The sort that\u2019s rich and delicious, and leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy after eating it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from Central and Eastern Europe<\/a>, Hungarian food goes heavy on the meat and dairy. Oh, and the locals can\u2019t resist a pinch of paprika either, whether sweet or spicy!<\/p>\n

To give you a flavour of what Hungary<\/a> holds, here\u2019s a list of dishes to keep your eyes peeled for\u2026<\/p>\n

Guly\u00e1s (goulash)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Hungarian<\/a>

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Whilst many of us would say goulash is the most typically Hungarian dish going, you might be surprised to discover the locals don\u2019t actually eat it that much. But that\u2019s not to say you won\u2019t find it on menus across the country. Packed with beef, onions and paprika, this robust stew is often served with nokedli (small Hungarian dumplings). If you\u2019re after something a little lighter, go for goulash soup \u2013 crammed with carrots and potatoes, it always comes accompanied by a healthy side of bread.<\/p>\n

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Paprik\u00e1s csirke (chicken paprikash)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Chicken<\/a>

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As its name suggests chicken paprikash is full of \u2013 yep, you guessed it \u2013 paprika! Thought to date back several centuries and supposedly dreamt up by a group of farmers from the south, you could liken it to a Hungarian coq au vin. Created by browning meat that is then simmered in a paprika-infused sauce until tender, some recipes add bell peppers and a smidgeon of tomato paste too. There is all manner of variations available from veal and chicken for the meat eaters to mushroom for the veggies.<\/p>\n

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Hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 (fisherman\u2019s soup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Hungarian<\/a>

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Bright red in colour and spicy in flavour, this river fish soup offers a real taste of Hungary. Once cooked over an open fire by fishermen on the banks of the Danube and Tisza rivers, this famous meal is now enjoyed by locals and travellers alike. Made from a medley of freshwater fish like common carp, pike, perch or catfish, it\u2019s then combined with onions, green peppers, tomatoes and plenty of hot paprika. A traditional meal for Christmas Eve dinner, it\u2019s perfect washed down with a glass of crisp white wine.<\/p>\n

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T\u00f6lt\u00f6tt k\u00e1poszta (stuffed cabbage leaves)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Stuffed<\/a>

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Labelled the \u2018coat of arms of Hungary\u2019 by D\u00e9ryn\u00e9, the nation\u2019s first acclaimed female opera singer, back in the 19th<\/sup> century, this meal maintains its popularity today. These perfectly wrapped cabbage parcels come stuffed with cooked rice, sauerkraut, minced pork and beef. They\u2019re then cooked in a tomato, sauerkraut and smoked bacon sauce, before being dolloped with sour cream for serving. Hungarians love to serve this dish around\u00a0Christmas<\/a> and the new year.<\/p>\n

T\u00far\u00f3s Csusza (cheese dumplings)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Cheese<\/a>

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If you\u2019ve never eaten quark before, imagine a cross between yoghurt and cottage cheese and you\u2019ll start to get the idea. For t\u00far\u00f3s csusza, tiny egg dumplings are mixed together with quark and chunks of smoked bacon for one of Hungary\u2019s most filling dishes. It\u2019s almost like a Hungarian-style carbonara! There\u2019s also a sweet version of this dish, where dumplings are dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon and topped with sour cream and fresh fruit.<\/p>\n

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L\u00e1ngos (fried dough)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Langos<\/a>

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Irresistibly calorific, l\u00e1ngos is heart-stoppingly tasty. A disc of fried dough, this inexpensive Hungarian snack comes with a variety of different toppings, from classic sour cream and cheese to experimental saut\u00e9ed pork and leeks. You\u2019ll find l\u00e1ngos being sold everywhere: bus stations, street food carts, Christmas markets<\/a>, restaurants \u2013 you name it. The word \u2018l\u00e1ng\u2019 means flame, referring to the fact that it used to be baked by the fire of a brick oven before deep fat fryers were born.<\/p>\n

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Time for something sweet<\/h3>\n
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The Hungarians don\u2019t just love their savoury dishes though, there are lots of sweet treats to enjoy too. Possibly one of the most unique is meggyleves, a chilled fruit soup made from sour cream, sugar and whole fresh sour cherries. Next, we have fl\u00f3dni, a pastry that showcases the strong Jewish influence evident throughout the country\u2019s cuisine. Layering pastry, plum jam, walnut paste, apple and poppy seeds, it has mouth-watering results. Don\u2019t forget to try k\u00fcrt\u00f6s kal\u00e1cs either, or chimney cake, a steaming cone of dough that\u2019s cooked over hot coals and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. And last but by no means least, dobos torte, simple but elegant this multi-layered cake is crowned by a caramel shard to keep it fresh.<\/p>\n

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Bottoms up!<\/h3>\n

On top of their food, Hungarian wines and spirits are not to be missed. If you\u2019re travelling during the chilly winter months, a glass of palinka is sure to put hairs on your chest. This traditional fruit brandy originated in the Carpathian Basin and was invented all the way back in the Middle Ages. Coming in flavours like apricot, cherry, pear and plum. You definitely need to sample a few glasses of the local wine too, whether you\u2019re a fan of white, red, sparkling or dessert wines you\u2019ll find a drop to your liking.<\/p>\n

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