Hungarian Savoy Cabbage and Potato Stew🇭🇺..

Ashley, love that you’re diving into rustic Hungarian home cooking again! 🇭🇺✨
This dish is known as Kelkáposzta Főzelék — a savory Savoy cabbage and potato stew. It’s thick, creamy (but without cream), hearty, and full of paprika flavor. Hungarians often eat it as a main with bread, or serve it alongside sausage or pork.


🥔🥬 Hungarian Savoy Cabbage & Potato Stew 🇭🇺 (Kelkáposzta Főzelék)

Ingredients (serves 4–6):

  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil or lard (traditional)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium head Savoy cabbage (~1 ½ lbs), chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (very Hungarian!)
  • 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 🌶️
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

For thickening (optional, but classic):

  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup sour cream

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