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Discovering Hungary through its cuisine – lockdown edition – RECIPE
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Travelling abroad is the best way to get to know a foreign country, its people, its culture, or its cuisine. But when a global pandemic paralyses almost the whole world, crossing borders is not an option. What can be done then?
One of the best ways to discover another culture and at the same time bond with its people and hopefully find new friends is through food. It is especially the case in Hungary, where the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through food” might be a bit more true than in other countries. Although we have no control over the opening of borders and countries, we can try our best to present you with the delicious side of Hungary and provide some help to travel to a Hungarian restaurant until you get to do so in person.
When the lockdown started, my flatmate and I decided to organise thematic dinners at the weekend to try to have a good time, apart from simply coping with the situation. I have the same proposition for you: Let’s take your kitchen to Hungary, or the opposite, let’s sneak some Hungary into your kitchen, wherever you might be in the world.
Today, we start with a very simple recipe that includes few ingredients and less than 45 minutes to prepare, together with preparation and cooking. The name “poor man’s stew” or potato paprikash already suggests a simple meal. It consists of two main ingredients, potato and sausage; however, do not judge simply by the name, its flavours are more intense and more complex than the name suggests. Here is what you need to prepare a quick but delicious meal for 4 people:
