16/01/2022
Hungary food & drink
Yep, you guessed it, Hungarian fare consists largely of hearty stews and dumplings. Paprika is big news so keep a glass of water to hand as you gulp down some of Europe’s spiciest native dishes.
Thanks to the nomadic Magyar people and their dependence on livestock, meat is the backbone of Hungarian cuisine.
You’ll find it in various guises: goulash (stew), paprikas (meat stew in paprika gravy), Hungarian sausage and fatanyeros (mixed grill). Pancakes are popular and there is a mind boggling array of soups on offer; options include steaming cheese soup or cold fruit soup. Hungarian wine has been brewed for centuries – don’t leave without sampling some.
