Gombapaprikás
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Gombapaprikás

A Hungarian mushroom stew made with paprika and sour cream.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Paprika
  • Sour cream
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Chop mushrooms and onions (10 mins)

2

Cook mushrooms

Sauté mushrooms and onions with garlic and paprika (15 mins)

3

Finish

Stir in sour cream and flour, cook until thickened (5 mins)

Gombapaprikás is a classic Hungarian mushroom stew that showcases the country's love for paprika and hearty, comforting dishes.

This dish has its roots in traditional Hungarian cuisine, where mushrooms are often used as a flavorful and nutritious ingredient.

To make Gombapaprikás, you start by chopping fresh mushrooms and onions. These are then sautéed with garlic and a generous amount of Hungarian paprika, which gives the stew its distinctive color and rich flavor.

Once the mushrooms are tender, sour cream and a bit of flour are stirred in to create a creamy, thickened sauce that coats the mushrooms beautifully.

While the basic recipe is delicious on its own, some variations might include adding a splash of white wine or a handful of fresh herbs for extra depth of flavor.

In Hungary, Gombapaprikás is typically served as a main course, often accompanied by a side of nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

From a nutritional standpoint, this dish is relatively low in calories and provides a good source of protein and fiber from the mushrooms. However, it can be rich due to the sour cream, so it's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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