Here’s a traditional Hungarian Főzelék 🇭🇺🥣 A comforting, everyday vegetable stew that sits between soup and thick purée—simple, filling, and very old-fashioned.
🥣 Hungarian Főzelék (Vegetable Stew)
🛒 Basic Ingredients
(Choose ONE main vegetable)
Green peas
Potatoes
Lentils
Green beans
Spinach
Pumpkin / squash
Carrots
Base
2 tbsp oil or butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional but common)
1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (optional)
2–3 cups water or vegetable broth
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (depending on vegetable)
Optional: sour cream or milk
👩🍳 Basic Method (Classic Főzelék Technique)
Cook the vegetables Place vegetables in a pot with enough water/broth to just cover. Cook until tender.
Make the rántás (thickener) In a pan, heat oil/butter. Add flour and cook until lightly golden. Remove from heat and stir in paprika (if using).
Thicken the stew Slowly whisk rántás into the vegetables. Simmer 5–10 minutes until thick and creamy.
Season Add salt, pepper, and vinegar or lemon juice. Optional: stir in sour cream or milk for creaminess.
