Óvár pork cutlets are roasted pork loin topped with sautéed mushrooms, smoked ham and cheese. The dish was named after Óvár cheese, which is often used in Hungarian cuisine, both as a table cheese and as an ingredient in various foods. It takes its name from Magyaróvár, northern part of Mosonmagyaróvár, where it was first […] The post Óvár pork cutlets first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Hungarian Jewish cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Hungarian culinary traditions with Jewish dietary laws and cultural influences. It reflects the rich history and heritage of the Jewish community in Hungary, which dates back centuries. One of the most iconic treats, besides flódni, in Hungarian Jewish gastronomy is Hamantaschen, also known as “Haman’s ears” or […] The post Hamantaschen – Hámántáska first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Russian salad, known by several names such as “Olivier Salad” or “Ensalada Rusa” or “franciasaláta”, is a delicious comfort salad and side dish served on Holidays and family gatherings. Almost each Eastern European country has developed its local variation of this salad, but few core ingredients are common to them all: potatoes, carrots, pickles, peas […] The post Russian salad and deviled eggs first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

The millennial jewel of the northwestern tip of Hungary, Sopron is not only rich in sights, centuries-old legends and strange stories, but the gastronomy of our most faithful city is unrivalled in the diverse palette of Hungarian food culture. Sopron and the surrounding area have always been famous for their bilingualism. When you enter Sopron’s […] The post Bean scones – Babos pogácsa first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Reading the list of ingredients, you might think that this is an Asian fusion food, but Debrecen raisin chicken is an old Hungarian dish, its recipe was already published in Ágnes Zilahy’s cookbook in 1892. It was still eaten in Hajdúság 100 years ago, but today it is almost unknown or hardly known, not only […] The post Debrecen raisin chicken first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Tripe is a divisive food, eliciting strong reactions from people who either love it or hate it. Its distinct texture and flavour can be off-putting to some, while others appreciate its unique taste and the way it absorbs flavors from spices and seasonings when cooked. Tripe may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it […] The post Beef tripe stew – Pacalpörkölt first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Karingó is a kind of twisted doughnuts, a simple yet special treat, that offers a true taste adventure for lovers of sweet treats. Flour, fresh yeast, and the perfect amount of milk create the soft yet elastic structure of karingó. When making karingó, the dough is rolled into ropes, which are then twisted to give […] The post Karingó first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Borjúkötél is an old Kun recipe, a kind of sweet bread with a savoury topping. Kuns are part of the broader Hungarian ethnic community, but have distinct cultural and historical characteristics. The people known in Hungary as the Kuns were a tribal confederacy of Turkic-speaking peoples – Kipchaks, Yellow Uyghurs, Asian Kuns – who emerged […] The post Borjúkötél – Calf ropes first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

This hearty pork ragout soup comes from Makó, a town in Csongrád-Csanád county. Its distinctive tangy flavour and rich, thick texture enthrall those who taste it. The soup contains boneless pork, carrots, parsley roots, potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, and it’s flavoured with sour cream and vinegar. (Source of the recipe: nosalty.hu) Ingredients: In a soup […] The post Pork ragout soup of Makó first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more

Though the classic Hungarian cocoa snails (kakaós csiga) are made from Blundel dough, which is folded several times, I would like to share a simpler yeast dough recipe, that requires no folding, and is suitable both for cocoa and cinnamon rolls. The dough is soft and a little bit sticky, so a mixer is necessary […] The post Cocoa and cinnamon rolls first appeared on Zserbo.com ..read more