Here’s a beloved traditional dish from Hungary 🇭🇺: Lecsó, a simple, hearty vegetable stew made primarily with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika. It’s often called the Hungarian ratatouille and can be served as a main or a side dish.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Lecsó (Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes)
Fragrant, colorful, and comforting — this one-pot dish is a celebration of Hungary’s favorite summer vegetables.
🧾 Ingredients:
3 tbsp sunflower oil or lard (traditional)
1 large onion, finely sliced
2–3 cloves garlic (optional), minced
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 lb (450g) yellow Hungarian wax peppers (or bell peppers), sliced into rings
3–4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1–2 sausages (like Debreceni or kielbasa), sliced
Optional: eggs (stirred in for a heartier version)
