🍲 Hungarian Paprika Sauce Recipe 🍲
Description:
This flavorful Hungarian Paprika Sauce is a versatile accompaniment that pairs wonderfully with chicken, fish, veal, dumplings (spatzle), or noodles, adding a delightful touch of European flair to your dishes. With its rich blend of paprika, tomatoes, and onions, this sauce offers a burst of savory goodness that will elevate any meal. Plus, you can customize it to your liking by substituting a tablespoon or two of sour cream with whipping cream for a creamier texture.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation | Cook | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 25 minutes | 30 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 176.8
- Fat Content: 10.7g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 20.2mg
- Sodium: 963.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.7g
- Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Protein: 4.2g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 sweet pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors into the oil. This should take approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
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Once the onions have softened, incorporate the diced tomato, paprika, salt, and sweet pepper into the skillet, stirring well to combine all the ingredients evenly. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken to perfection.
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As the sauce simmers, it will fill your kitchen with a tantalizing aroma, promising a mouthwatering dining experience ahead.
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After 20 minutes of simmering, remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the sour cream, adding a creamy richness that balances the vibrant flavors of the paprika and tomatoes.
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Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or paprika according to your preferences.
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Your Hungarian Paprika Sauce is now ready to serve! Ladle it generously over your favorite main dishes such as grilled chicken, pan-seared fish, or tender veal. It also makes a delightful accompaniment to dumplings (spatzle) or noodles, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that will delight your taste buds.
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Enjoy the rich and flavorful goodness of this Hungarian-inspired sauce, transporting your taste buds to the heart of Europe with every delicious bite. Bon appétit! 🇭🇺✨
