
Here’s a classic Hungarian Savoy Cabbage and Potato Stew (Rakott Kelkáposzta / Kelkáposztás Rakott) recipe — hearty, comforting, and full of flavor 🥔🥬🍲:
Hungarian Savoy Cabbage & Potato Stew
Ingredients
- 1 small savoy cabbage, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in paprika and caraway seeds for flavor.
- Add vegetables:
- Add diced potatoes and chopped cabbage.
- Stir well to coat with paprika and oil.
- Add broth & simmer:
- Pour in broth so it almost covers the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes, until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
- Finish & serve:
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Tips
- For extra richness, stir in a little butter before serving.
- Can add smoked sausage or bacon for a heartier version.
- Perfect comfort food for cold nights — simple, filling, and delicious! 😋
If you want, I can also give a faster, one-pot version that’s ready in under 30 minutes and just as tasty.
Kitchen Essentials For This Recipe
Pride of Szeged Sweet Paprika
Imported from Hungary
Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven 5Qt
Perfect for Goulash & Stews
OXO Good Grips Potato Ricer
Essential for Hungarian Dumplings
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