Tök Főzelék / Creamed Zucchini 🇭🇺..-

Yes! 😍🇭🇺 You picked a true Hungarian classic: Tökfőzelék (Creamed Zucchini Stew). It’s one of Hungary’s beloved summer comfort foods — light yet creamy, usually flavored with dill and sometimes enriched with sour cream or a roux. Traditionally, it’s served with meatballs (fasírt), fried pork chops, or even a simple fried egg. 🍳🥒🌿


🥒🇭🇺 Tökfőzelék – Hungarian Creamed Zucchini

Ingredients (4 servings):

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1–1.5 lbs), grated (peeled & seeds removed if large)
  • 2 tbsp oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 1 ½ cups (350 ml) milk (or half milk/half sour cream for richer flavor)
  • ½ cup (120 g) sour cream (optional but traditional)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (or lemon juice, for a little tang)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of paprika (optional, Hungarian touch 🌶️)

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