Potatoes (Paprikas Potatoes) Hungarian By Laszlo

🥔🌶️ Hungarian Paprikás Potatoes (Paprikás Krumpli) – by László 🇭🇺
A true Hungarian comfort dish: simple ingredients, bold paprika flavor, and pure home-style goodness. This is how it’s traditionally made in Hungarian kitchens.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes, peeled & chunked
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 tbsp lard or oil
• 1½–2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika 🌶️
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 Hungarian sausage (kolbász), sliced (optional but traditional)
• 2 cups water or light broth

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Build the Paprika Base

1. Heat lard or oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
3. Remove pot briefly from heat and stir in paprika (prevents burning).
4. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.

2. Simmer

1. Add potatoes and sausage slices.
2. Pour in water/broth just to cover potatoes.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat.
4. Simmer 25–30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens naturally.

3. Finish

• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• The sauce should be slightly thick and paprika-rich—not soupy.

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💡 László’s Hungarian Tips 🇭🇺

• Always use real Hungarian paprika
• Never burn paprika—it turns bitter
• Don’t stir too much; let potatoes stay intact
• No flour needed—the potatoes thicken the sauce

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🇭🇺 How Hungarians Serve It

• With fresh bread 🥖
• Pickles or cucumber salad on the side
• Sometimes topped with a spoon of sour cream

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✨ Conclusion
Paprikás Krumpli is proof that simple food can be unforgettable. Warm, rustic, and deeply Hungarian—this is comfort in a bowl.

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