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cabbage stew a la Székely

🇭🇺 A dish from Hungary

cabbage stew a la Székely, a dish from Hungary
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Székelykáposzta also known as "cabbage stew à la Székely" or "Székely goulash" is a distinctive dish in Hungarian and Eastern European cuisine. Contrary to its name, it does not originate from the Székely people, and traditional Transylvanian cuisine does not recognize it.

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🥘Main ingredientssauerkraut, pork, paprika, onion, sour cream, caraway
🔥Cooking methodslow-simmered stew
👅Flavour & styletangy, savory, paprika-rich, hearty
🕒When it’s eatenhearty lunch or dinner, comfort food

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Where does cabbage stew a la Székely come from?
cabbage stew a la Székely is a dish that originated in Hungary.
What is cabbage stew a la Székely?
Székelykáposzta also known as "cabbage stew à la Székely" or "Székely goulash" is a distinctive dish in Hungarian and Eastern European cuisine. Contrary to its name, it does not originate from the Székely people, and traditional Transylvanian cuisine does not recognize it.