Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew (Zöldbabfőzelék) Recipe – Culinary Hungary🇭🇺…

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Here’s a delicious and authentic Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew (Zöldbabfőzelék) recipe — a beloved, comforting dish from Hungarian home kitchens. It’s creamy, slightly tangy, and perfect served with fried eggs, sausage, or even meatballs.


🇭🇺 Hungarian Yellow Wax Bean Stew (Zöldbabfőzelék)

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4


🫘 Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) yellow wax beans (fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces)
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 3 cups water or vegetable/chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar (traditional touch — balances flavor)
  • ½ cup sour cream (tejföl)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (for the signature tang)
  • Optional: fresh dill for garnish

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