Food of Hungary

10 traditional dishes · Europe

Cities & regions of Hungary

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Hungary's national beef stew — slow-simmered with sweet paprika, onions and vegetables until rich and deeply warming.

Layered sponge cake topped with hard caramel.

Chicken in a creamy paprika sauce with dumplings.

Spit-rolled sweet dough caramelised over coals.

Deep-fried dough slathered with sour cream and cheese.

Hailing from Hungary, Sólet is a much-loved stew.

Cabbage rolls stuffed with pork and rice in paprika sauce.

Fiery red river-fish soup heavy with paprika.

Rooted in Hungary, Mézes Krémes is a cake enjoyed for generations.

From Hungary, Szatmári Szilvapálinka is a well-known plum brandy.