European
Hungary - Side Dishes
Főzelék Side
Chef's Menu Description
Authentic Hungarian vegetable pottage thickened with a traditional sour cream and flour liaison (habarás), flavoured with sweet paprika, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 500g mixed tender vegetables (carrots, kohlrabi, peas, or potatoes)
- • 400ml light vegetable broth
- • 150ml sour cream (tejföl)
- • 1 tbsp plain flour
- • 1 tbsp butter
- • 1 tsp sweet paprika and 1 clove garlic, minced
- • Salt, pepper, and 1 tsp white vinegar
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Place the chopped vegetables into a saucepan with the vegetable broth and minced garlic. Season with salt and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the sour cream and flour together in a bowl until lump-free. Whisk in a ladleful of hot vegetable broth to temper the cream mixture.
3
Phase 3
Pour the tempered sour cream mixture into the simmering vegetables, stirring continuously over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the sweet paprika, a knob of butter, and a splash of white vinegar to balance the creaminess. Serve warm as a comforting side.