Perfect Hungarian snacks for the summer

Hungary can get very hot in the summer. In the extreme heat, you may not want to spend long hours in the kitchen, cooking something heavy and time-consuming. These snacks are perfect to just nibble at home or get on the beach.

Corn on the cob

There is nothing easier in the summer than to boil some water, put the corn in it, and then dive in about ten minutes later, as this is usually how long it takes to cook it. The perfection of corn on the cob definitely lies in its simplicity: it is delicious with just a pinch of salt on it. Some eat it with butter, which is also simple but heavenly. Of course, you can experiment with it, and grill it instead, adding sour cream to it, for instance, or any number of dressings – your imagination is the only limit.

Kürtőskalács

Even though kürtőskalács (chimney cake) is now a popular feature of Christmas markets in Hungary, a lot of Hungarians grew up eating it in the summer while vacationing at Lake Balaton and having it as an afternoon snack. The delicious pastry is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. There are several flavours to it. The classic ones are vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, walnuts, or coconut. Nowadays, you can get any mixture of these, and there may be more extreme ones out there, too.

If you feel up for the challenge, you can try to make your own at home following this recipe.