Hungarian potato paprika – paprikás krumpli🇭🇺…

Paprikás krumpli 🇭🇺 (Hungarian potato paprika stew) is one of the most classic and beloved comfort foods in Hungary. It’s a simple peasant dish made with potatoes, onions, and plenty of sweet Hungarian paprika, often cooked with sausage (kolbász) or bacon to enrich the flavor. It’s rustic, filling, and typically served with fresh bread or a dollop of sour cream.

Here’s a traditional recipe:

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Potato Paprika (Paprikás Krumpli)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp lard or sunflower oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1–2 Hungarian sausages (kolbász), sliced (or smoked sausage)
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1–2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
• 2–3 Hungarian green peppers, chopped (or bell peppers)
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, but traditional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4–5 cups water or stock
• 1 bay leaf (optional)

Optional for serving: sour cream & fresh parsley

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