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The Foods of Hungary

The Foods of Hungary. By Mrs. Krebs Family Cookery Periods 2, 3, 4/5 and 11. The Country of Hungary. Located in eastern Europe. ¾ of land is fertile farmland. Does not border the sea, but does contain many rivers and lakes which makes farming possible.

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The Foods of Hungary

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  1. The Foods of Hungary By Mrs. Krebs Family Cookery Periods 2, 3, 4/5 and 11

  2. The Country of Hungary • Located in eastern Europe. • ¾ of land is fertile farmland. • Does not border the sea, but does contain many rivers and lakes which makes farming possible.

  3. People have historically roamed the land herding sheep and cattle. This has led to many soups and stews in the cuisine. • Climate similar to Pennsylvania. • Currently Hungary is an industrialized communist country.

  4. Common foods of Hungary • Grains: wheat, corn, barley, rice, and rye. • Vegetables: potatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, parsnips, onions and corn. • Meats: chicken, lamb, pork, beef, fish. • Fruits: cherries, apricots, apples, pears and plums. • Dairy: milk, cottage cheese, sour cream. • Spices: paprika, mustard, caraway seeds.

  5. Paprika • Most distinctive spice in Hungarian foods. • Peppers of all kind are common to Hungarian cooking. • Paprika is made from dried red peppers. • Can vary in potency from spicy to mild. • Always bright orange or red in color. • Often used in large quantities in recipes. • Goulash and paprikash rely on hefty doses.

  6. Cuisine Facts • Salad refers to pickled vegetables. • Drink wine, beer, and coffee. • Several regions of Hungary have excellent climate for wineries. • Influenced by Turkish, Slavic, French, Italian, Austrian and German cooking. • Enjoy sausage. • Roasted goose is popular.

  7. Meals In Hungary • Breakfast may be light consisting of rolls and jam or heartier with meats and eggs. • Mid-day meal is the largest meal. Stuffed green peppers, chicken paprikash, or roast. • Evening meal is usually a one course meal like soup, stew, a vegetable dish or a cold plate consisting of a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables.

  8. Favorite Recipes • Paprikash: meats or vegetables served in a sour cream and paprika sauce. Chicken and Potato Paprikash common. • Goulash: Hearty stew made with beef, potatoes, vegetables and seasoned with black pepper and paprika. • Cabbage Noodles: Cabbage cooked in oil is tossed with noodles.

  9. Favorite Recipes • Cottage Cheese Noodles: egg noodles are prepared and served with cottage cheese. • Hungarian Cold Plate: served anytime throughout the day. Includes smoked meats, hard boiled eggs, sweet pepper slices, tomatoes, cheeses, and pickles. • Galuska: small dumplings often served with chicken paprikash or goulash.

  10. Desserts • Cherry Soup: A sweet cold soup made with cherries and cream. • Strudel: A thin paper like dough is made and layered with fruits, nuts, or cheese. • Palacsinta: Hungarian version of crepes. Often served with fresh fruit, jam, cottage cheese or walnuts.

  11. Works Cited • Drescskey, Susan. The Hungarian Cookbook. New York: Harper Perennial, 1972. • Hargittai, Magdolna. Cooking the Hungarian Way. New York: Pantheon Books, 1984.

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