Hungarian Cuisine

29 dishes · Community built

Hungarian Dishes

#1

Goulash

Hungary's national dish and one of the defining stews of Europe — beef slow-braised with paprika, onions, tomatoes and p...

#2

Chicken Paprikash

Hungary's most comforting dish — chicken pieces braised in a rich sauce of onions, paprika and soured cream. The sauce m...

#3

Langos

Hungary's favourite street food — deep-fried flatbread eaten hot with soured cream and grated cheese, or garlic butter, ...

#4

Palinka

Hungary's fiery fruit brandy — distilled from plums, apricots, pears, cherries or quince, aged in oak or drunk young. Le...

#5

Dobos Torte

Hungary's most spectacular cake — six layers of thin sponge separated by chocolate buttercream, topped with caramel-glaz...

#6

Somloi Galuska

A layered trifle-style dessert with sponge cake, walnuts, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

#7

Turogomboc

Soft farmer's cheese dumplings, rolled in breadcrumbs and served with sour cream.

#8

Turos Csusza

Wide egg noodles tossed with cottage cheese, sour cream, and crispy bacon bits.

#9

Hideg Meggyleves

A chilled sour cherry soup, sweetened and enriched with sour cream, a refreshing summer starter.

#10

Rakott Krumpli

A layered potato casserole with sliced boiled eggs, sausage, and sour cream.

#11

Toltott Tojas

Hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy mashed yolk, ham, and mustard mixture.

#12

Hungarian Fisherman's Pasta

Pasta tossed with a rich, paprika-spiced fish sauce, a lesser-known regional dish.

#13

Toltott Kaposzta

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a seasoned rice and pork filling, simmered in a paprika-tomato sauce.

#14

Halaszle

A spicy paprika-based fish soup, traditionally made with a mix of freshwater fish.

#15

Lecso

A stewed pepper, tomato, and onion dish, often enriched with sausage and eggs.

#16

Kurtoskalacs

A spiral pastry roasted over an open flame and coated in sugar and toppings, forming a hollow, chimney-shaped treat.

#17

Gundel Palacsinta

A rich dessert crepe filled with walnuts and raisins, served flambéed in chocolate rum sauce.

#18

Makos Guba

A warm Hungarian bread pudding soaked in milk and topped with poppy seeds and sugar.

#19

Kaposztaleves

A tangy Hungarian cabbage soup, often enriched with smoked meat and sour cream.

#20

Toltott Paprika

Bell peppers stuffed with rice and minced meat, simmered in a light tomato sauce.

#21

Fozelek

A thickened vegetable side dish, often made from green beans, potatoes, or peas in a roux-based sauce.

#22

Beigli

A rolled pastry filled with sweet walnut or poppy seed paste, a traditional Hungarian holiday treat.

#23

Vadas

Tender game or beef braised and served in a rich, slightly sweet cream sauce, a classic Hungarian dish.

#24

Toltott Csirke

A whole chicken stuffed with a savory liver and bread filling, roasted until golden.

#25

Bableves

A thick, smoky bean soup with paprika, often finished with sour cream and vinegar.

#26

Paprikas Krumpli

A simple, hearty potato stew flavored with paprika and sausage, an everyday Hungarian meal.

#27

Rantott Sajt

Breaded, deep-fried cheese slices, crisp outside and gooey within, a Hungarian bar favorite.

#28

Hortobagyi Palacsinta

Savory Hungarian crepes filled with paprika-spiced meat, rolled and topped with a creamy paprika sauce.

#29

Solet

A slow-baked bean and barley stew with smoked meat, a Hungarian Jewish Sabbath dish.

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