Hungarian Cabbage and Dumplings Recipe🇭🇺..

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Hungarian Cabbage and Dumplings (Káposztás Cvekedli or Káposztás Tészta) is a beloved comfort food — simple, rustic, and full of flavor. It’s basically buttery sautéed cabbage tossed with homemade dumplings or pasta. This dish is budget-friendly, filling, and deeply nostalgic for many Hungarian families.

Here’s a traditional recipe:


🥬 Hungarian Cabbage and Dumplings (Káposztás Cvekedli)

🥣 Ingredients

For the Cabbage:

  • 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 2–2.5 lbs / 1 kg), finely shredded
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (or lard for a traditional flavor)
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil (or neutral oil)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize the cabbage)

For the Dumplings (Nokedli) or Pasta:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water or milk (adjust as needed)
  • ½ tsp salt

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