{"id":105361,"date":"2020-01-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=105361"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:01:04","slug":"ungersk-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungarian food - 25 classic dishes you must try"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: May 2026<\/em>&nbsp;| Hungarian food, what is it really? Hungarian cuisine is known for its spicy and hearty goulash, but you will also find many other exciting dishes here. Hungary is also a wine country and a country where people love sweet pastries.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7d6462d7e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7d6462d7e8\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Vad_ater_man_i_Ungern_%E2%80%93_en_overblick\" >What to eat in Hungary? - an overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Viktiga_ingredienser_i_ungersk_mat\" >Key ingredients in Hungarian cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Typisk_ungersk_mat_%E2%80%93_25_klassiska_ratter\" >Typical Hungarian food - 25 classic dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#1_Gulyas_Gulasch\" >1. guly\u00e1s (goulash)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#2_Porkolt_kottgryta\" >2. p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt (meat stew)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#3_Paprikas_csirke_kyckling_i_paprikasas\" >3. Paprik\u00e1s csirke (chicken in paprika sauce)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#4_Halaszle_fisksoppa\" >4. Hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 (fish soup)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#5_Hortobagyi_palacsinta_Pannkakor_med_kottgryta\" >5. Hortob\u00e1gyi palacsinta (Pancakes with meat stew)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#6_Toltott_kaposzta_kaldolmar\" >6. t\u00f6lt\u00f6tt k\u00e1poszta (cabbage dumplings)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#7_Fozelek_gronsaksgryta\" >7. F\u00f6zel\u00e9k (vegetable stew)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#8_Nokedli_ungersk_pasta\" >8. Nokedli (Hungarian pasta)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#9_Turos_csusza_ost-_och_pastaratt\" >9. T\u00far\u00f3s csusza (cheese and pasta dish)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#10_Fatanyeros_Plankstek\" >10. Fat\u00e1ny\u00e9ros (Plank steak)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#11_Gaslever\" >11. Foie gras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#12_Korozott\" >12. Driving school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#13_Langos\" >13. langos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#14_Gyumolcsleves\" >14. Fruit soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#15_Beigli\" >15. Beigli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#16_Almas_retes_appelstrudel\" >16. alm\u00e1s r\u00e9tes (apple strudel)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#17_Palacsinta_ungersk_pannkaka\" >17. palacsinta (Hungarian pancake)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#18_Buchteln_bakverk_med_sylt\" >18. Buchteln (pastry with jam)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#19_Somloi_Galuska\" >19th Soml\u00f3i Galuska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#20_Kakaos_Csiga\" >20. Cocoa Csiga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#21_Dobos_Torte_chokladtarta\" >21. Dobos Torte (chocolate cake)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#22_Kurtoskalacs\" >22. K\u00fcrt\u00f6skal\u00e1cs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#23_Tokaji_Tokaj-vin\" >23. Tokaji (Tokaj wine)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#24_Palinka\" >24. Palinka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#25_Unicum\" >25. unicum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Ungersk_mat_i_restaurang_och_butik\" >Hungarian food in restaurants and shops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Vara_tankar_och_tips_om_ungersk_mat\" >Our thoughts and tips on Hungarian food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Mer_om_mat_i_andra_lander\" >More about food in other countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Vanliga_fragor_om_ungersk_mat\" >Frequently asked questions about Hungarian food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-vad-ater-man-i-ungern-en-overblick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vad_ater_man_i_Ungern_%E2%80%93_en_overblick\"><\/span>What to eat in Hungary? - an overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have previously written about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/09\/tjeckisk-mat\/\">Czech food<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/12\/vad-ater-man-i-osterrike\/\">Austrian food<\/a>, and now we turn our attention to Hungarian cuisine. Hungarian food is flavourful, spicy and full of rich stews and classic dishes. Here are some typical examples of what to eat in Hungary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meat: <\/strong>Beef, pork, and dishes such as goulash and pork sausages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessories: <\/strong>Potatoes, pasta (nokedli) and various vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bread: <\/strong>Light bread often served with soups and stews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simpler dishes: <\/strong>L\u00e1ngos, soups and paprika-based dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drinks: <\/strong>Wine and p\u00e1linka are important parts of food culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have travelled several times in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/osteuropa\/ungern\/\">Hungary<\/a> and appreciate everything from a classic goulash to street food like l\u00e1ngos at a local market.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3529425142\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1030793118 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2422751609\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3980249179\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1030793118 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1030793118\" );$freedslider1030793118.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1030793118.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1030793118.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1030793118.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1030793118.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-105415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Middag-Zsolnay-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-viktiga-ingredienser-i-ungersk-mat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viktiga_ingredienser_i_ungersk_mat\"><\/span>Key ingredients in Hungarian cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some ingredients that are important in Hungarian cuisine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peppers<\/strong> - used lengthwise and crosswise, both fresh and as a seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tea oil<\/strong> - a sour cream-like product similar to Russian smetana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meat<\/strong> - mainly pork and poultry, such as chicken, duck and goose, but also lamb, beef and rabbit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kolb\u00e1sz<\/strong> (sausages) and salami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetables<\/strong> such as root vegetables, white cabbage, red cabbage, parsley root, beans and chilli. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acidified vegetables<\/strong> in the form of cabbage, cucumbers, minimelons, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>East<\/strong> - including t\u00far\u00f3, trappista and soft cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spices<\/strong> - in addition to peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, cumin, marjoram, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kryddor i det ungerska k\u00f6ket\" class=\"wp-image-105409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spices-529985_1280-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-typisk-ungersk-mat-25-klassiska-ratter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typisk_ungersk_mat_%E2%80%93_25_klassiska_ratter\"><\/span>Typical Hungarian food - 25 classic dishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we list Hungarian dishes that are interesting to try, including desserts, pastries and drinks.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1442199103\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3752966864 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2948370788\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-480712286\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3752966864 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3752966864\" );$freedslider3752966864.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3752966864.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3752966864.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3752966864.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3752966864.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1-gulyas-gulasch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gulyas_Gulasch\"><\/span>1. guly\u00e1s (goulash)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-1-gulyas-gulasch\">It is the national dish of Hungary and perhaps the most typical dish in the country. Goulash is a stew or soup with meat and potatoes, or sometimes pasta, and vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, peppers or celery. The recipe may vary, but the common denominator is that the stew or soup is flavoured with paprika and cumin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat - gulaschsoppa\" class=\"wp-image-104686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gulaschsoppa-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-porkolt-kottgryta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Porkolt_kottgryta\"><\/span>2. p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt (meat stew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-2-porkolt-kottgryta\">P\u00f6rk\u00f6lt is a Hungarian meat stew, made from beef, pork, lamb, rabbit or chicken pork. To make p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt, onions and meat are browned together. The meat is then seasoned with paprika and other spices and cooked in water until tender. This dish is sometimes confused with goulash or paprik\u00e1s.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2525833589\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2034655964\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-224x149.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-433x289.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Porkolt.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI-generated image of pork sausage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-paprikas-nbsp-csirke-kyckling-i-paprikasas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Paprikas_csirke_kyckling_i_paprikasas\"><\/span>3. Paprik\u00e1s csirke (chicken in paprika sauce)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-3-paprikas-nbsp-csirke-kyckling-i-paprikasas\">A classic dish of Hungarian cuisine consisting of chicken in paprika sauce. The paprika sauce recipe can also be used for veal or fish, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-3-paprikas-nbsp-csirke-kyckling-i-paprikasas\">So, what's the difference from goulash or p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/tastehungary.com\/journal\/paprikas-csirke-paprika-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taste Hungary<\/a> the difference is that you mix in cream or sour cream just before serving, which you would never do in goulash or pork.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3193409240\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-247570676\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Paprik\u00e1s, en traditionell r\u00e4tt i det ungerska k\u00f6ket\" class=\"wp-image-105401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern1-129.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-halaszle-fisksoppa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Halaszle_fisksoppa\"><\/span>4. Hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 (fish soup)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-4-halaszle-fisksoppa\">Hungarian food is not only meat, but fish can also be on the menu. Hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 is a spicy fish soup that is heavily flavoured with paprika spices. In this traditional soup you will also find large pieces of fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat - fisksoppa\" class=\"wp-image-105393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-600x340.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1-433x245.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungerk-fisksoppa-1.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-hortobagyi-palacsinta-pannkakor-med-kottgryta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hortobagyi_palacsinta_Pannkakor_med_kottgryta\"><\/span>5. Hortob\u00e1gyi palacsinta (Pancakes with meat stew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-5-hortobagyi-palacsinta-pannkakor-med-kottgryta\">A savoury pancake (cr\u00eape) filled with meat stew, preferably seasoned with paprika. The dish can be served either as a starter, or as a main course.<\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-600725062\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-19518391 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4083532948\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HRF new xl 2026-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1566166458\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r02\/___https:\/www.kabe.se\/se\/nyheter\/kabe-roadshow-2026\/___.YzJlOmthYmU6YzpvOmVkZTIyYjJkNTMxZTZkZjM1YWVhOTViM2NkZTIxMzBlOjc6NDMyYTozYTBkNmIzNGEyZDExNmUyY2ZhYWU3MGNkNzExYmE4ZDUzNjRmYzI5NjgwOTNhNTk5MmZlZDQ2ZTVlNTA3NmVkOmg6VDpO\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oaddtrip Kabe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider19518391 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-19518391\" );$freedslider19518391.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider19518391.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider19518391.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider19518391.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider19518391.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-224x149.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-433x289.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hortobagyi-Palacsinta-ar.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI-generated image of Hortob\u00e1gyi palacsinta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-6-toltott-kaposzta-kaldolmar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Toltott_kaposzta_kaldolmar\"><\/span>6. t\u00f6lt\u00f6tt k\u00e1poszta (cabbage dumplings)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-6-toltott-kaposzta-kaldolmar\">A typical dish of Hungarian cuisine. These dolmas, which are filled with rice and meat, are the Hungarian equivalent of the Swedish cabbage dolmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat - k\u00e5ldolmar\" class=\"wp-image-102835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Ungern.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-7-fozelek-gronsaksgryta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Fozelek_gronsaksgryta\"><\/span>7. F\u00f6zel\u00e9k (vegetable stew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-7-fozelek-gronsaksgryta\">A Hungarian speciality that can be compared to a stew, stew or thick soup. F\u00f6zelek is usually based on vegetables, but bacon or sausage can be added as a seasoning. It can be served as a simple main course at lunch, or as a side dish for dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-224x149.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-433x289.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fozelek.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI-generated image of the foetal eye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-8-nokedli-ungersk-pasta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Nokedli_ungersk_pasta\"><\/span>8. Nokedli (Hungarian pasta)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-8-nokedli-ungersk-pasta\">A type of pasta reminiscent of German \u201dsp\u00e4tzle\u201d. Nokedli is a traditional Hungarian food that can be prepared fresh and eaten with many Hungarian meat dishes, for example.<\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3341394909\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-908732111 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4023992806\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2407466682\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-XL-588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider908732111 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-908732111\" );$freedslider908732111.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider908732111.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider908732111.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider908732111.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider908732111.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta anv\u00e4nds i det ungerska k\u00f6ket\" class=\"wp-image-105408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/spatzle-6004_1280.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sp\u00e4tzle-type pasta, photo: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-9-turos-csusza-ost-och-pastaratt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Turos_csusza_ost-_och_pastaratt\"><\/span>9. T\u00far\u00f3s csusza (cheese and pasta dish)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-9-turos-csusza-ost-och-pastaratt\">A traditional Hungarian dish of pasta, preferably home-made. The pasta is mixed with butter, crumbled cheese and bacon, and topped with tej oil (Hungarian sour cream). The dish is then quickly heated in the oven before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-224x149.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-433x289.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Turos-csusza.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AI-generated image of T\u00far\u00f3s csusz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-10-fatanyeros-plankstek\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Fatanyeros_Plankstek\"><\/span>10. Fat\u00e1ny\u00e9ros (Plank steak)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-10-fatanyeros-plankstek\">Did you know that plank steak is a traditional Hungarian dish? According to Wikipedia, this dish was served at the famous restaurant Wampetich (later Gundel) in Budapest as early as 1900. In Sweden, the dish became most popular in the 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pexels-maorattias-5192416.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frying on a plank. Photo: Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-11-gaslever\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gaslever\"><\/span>11. Foie gras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-11-gaslever\">Both foie gras and duck liver are a delicacy served as a starter in many Hungarian restaurants. The liver is often served with a fruity side dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-g\u00e5slever-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat - g\u00e5slever\" class=\"wp-image-103198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-12-korozott\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Korozott\"><\/span>12. Driving school<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-12-korozott-mjukost\">A soft cheese flavoured with paprika. K\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt is sometimes served with salami and other cold cuts, as a small appetiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat - k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt\" class=\"wp-image-105394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-600x362.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1-433x261.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/k\u00f6r\u00f6z\u00f6tt-1-1.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-13-langos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Langos\"><\/span>13. langos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-13-langos\">A kind of round \u201dcake\u201d made of yeast and deep-fried dough. Langos can be served with various accompaniments such as sour cream, sheep's cheese and onions. You can often find langos at markets and similar places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bar-Central-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Langos, served at a restaurant in Stockholm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-14-gyumolcsleves\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Gyumolcsleves\"><\/span>14. Fruit soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-14-gyumolcsleves-fruktsoppa\">Cold fruit soup is very popular in Hungary. The soup can be eaten as a starter, but is also suitable as a dessert. One of the most popular fruit soups is Meggyleves, which is a sour cherry soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"K\u00f6rsb\u00e4r anv\u00e4nds i det ungerska k\u00f6ket\" class=\"wp-image-105410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cherry-2554364_1280.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cherries are great for making soup, photo: Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-15-beigli\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Beigli\"><\/span>15. Beigli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-15-beigli-rulltarta\">A roll cake filled with walnuts, poppy seeds or chestnut paste in sweet yeast bread. The roll cake is very popular and can be found on everybody's table in Hungary at Christmas and Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-131611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gerbeaud-cafe.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Different types of 'beigli' are popular for Christmas, here at Caf\u00e9 Gerbeaud in Budapest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-16-almas-retes-appelstrudel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Almas_retes_appelstrudel\"><\/span>16. alm\u00e1s r\u00e9tes (apple strudel)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-16-almas-retes-appelstrudel\">A pastry consisting of very thin wheat dough, such as puff pastry or shortbread, and apple filling. The filling usually consists of dark raisins, ground cinnamon and granulated sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-131613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/strudel-1918570_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-17-palacsinta-ungersk-pannkaka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Palacsinta_ungersk_pannkaka\"><\/span>17. palacsinta (Hungarian pancake)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-17-palacsinta-ungersk-pannkaka\">A thin crepe-like version of pancake. The pancake can be served with walnut cream and chocolate sauce, or for example with apricot jam or cherries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Fyllda pannkakor\" class=\"wp-image-105417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern2-20.jpg 1184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stuffed pancakes at Caf\u00e9 Gerbeaud in Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-18-buchteln-bakverk-med-sylt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Buchteln_bakverk_med_sylt\"><\/span>18. Buchteln (pastry with jam)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-18-buchteln-bakverk-med-sylt\">Sweet buns made from dough, and filled with jam and poppy seeds or quark. The pastry is usually baked in a large pan to keep it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-131616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/tube-pasta-2786095_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-19-somloi-galuska\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Somloi_Galuska\"><\/span>19th Soml\u00f3i Galuska<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-19-somloi-galuska\">A layered dessert made with sponge cake dough, walnuts and whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Somloi Galuska\" class=\"wp-image-103203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stand-25-efterr\u00e4tt-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Soml\u00f3i Galuska served in a glass at the Stand 25 restaurant in Budapest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-20-kakaos-csiga\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Kakaos_Csiga\"><\/span>20. Cocoa Csiga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-20-kakaos-csiga-chokladbulle\">Similar to a Swedish cinnamon bun, but with a filling flavoured with cocoa and sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-131618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/cinnamon-roll-4899811_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-21-dobos-torte-chokladtarta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Dobos_Torte_chokladtarta\"><\/span>21. Dobos Torte (chocolate cake)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-21-dobos-torte-chokladtarta\">A Hungarian speciality named after a famous Budapest pastry chef, J\u00f3zsef Dobos, who created the cake in 1884. It is a five-layer cake with thin cake bases filled with chocolate buttercream and covered with a thin layer of caramel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/eduardo-kenji-amorim-FuKRBnl_i30-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-22-kurtoskalacs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Kurtoskalacs\"><\/span>22. K\u00fcrt\u00f6skal\u00e1cs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-22-kurtoskalacs-degsnurra\">A dough roll is made from sweet dough that is wrapped around a cone-shaped baking skewer and rolled in granulated sugar. The spin or roll is toasted over hot coals and during the process the sugar caramelises and forms a shiny, crispy crust. You can find this roll everywhere in markets in Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Ungersk mat\" class=\"wp-image-131617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-1200x677.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/kurtos-1003888_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-23-tokaji-tokaj-vin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Tokaji_Tokaj-vin\"><\/span>23. Tokaji (Tokaj wine)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special sweet wines from the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, and the wines that come from here are called tokaj or tokajvin. These sweet wines are made from grapes affected by noble rot and have a special flavour (very good if you ask us!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tokaji.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hungarian tokaj wines. Photo: Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-24-palinka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Palinka\"><\/span>24. Palinka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palinka is a spirit made from distilled fermented fruits. In order for a drink to be called \u201dpalinka\u201d it must be 100 percent fruit distillation, at least 37.5 percent alcohol, and all ingredients must come from Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/palinka.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Palinka. Photo: Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-25-unicum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Unicum\"><\/span>25. unicum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unicum is a Hungarian bitter that can be drunk before or after a meal. The drink is produced by the Zwack company, based on a secret recipe that includes more than forty different herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unicum.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unicum and other drinks. Photo: Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ungersk-mat-i-restaurang-och-butik\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ungersk_mat_i_restaurang_och_butik\"><\/span>Hungarian food in restaurants and shops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hungary has developed into a very interesting food destination, with everything from traditional home cooking to international cuisine. In addition, there are many innovative restaurants that use local ingredients and develop classic cuisine into something modern and exciting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/12\/restauranger-i-budapest\/\">7 restaurants in Budapest you don't want to miss<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-144.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peter during our recent food and wine tour in Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to take some Hungarian delicacies home with you, you can find them in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/11\/shopping-i-budapest-saluhall-och-shoppingcentrum\/\">Large market halls<\/a> in Budapest. Read also more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/09\/ungersk-ol\/\">beer and breweries in Budapest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58-1200x676.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ungern3-58.jpg 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-c1bf2c97 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-vara-tankar-och-tips-om-ungersk-mat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vara_tankar_och_tips_om_ungersk_mat\"><\/span>Our thoughts and tips on Hungarian food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Our favourites:<\/strong>&nbsp;We love both the more upmarket restaurants and the rustic cuisine, with goulash soup and duck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider:<\/strong>&nbsp;In simpler restaurants, the food is often hearty. Don't order too much at once!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tips:&nbsp;<\/strong>It may be worth eating in a more upmarket restaurant, as prices are lower compared to Sweden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mer-om-mat-i-andra-lander\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_om_mat_i_andra_lander\"><\/span>More about food in other countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can find more stories about food in different countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/02\/polsk-mat\/\">Polish food - 25 Polish dishes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2022\/09\/tjeckisk-mat\/\">Czech food - 20 Czech dishes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/04\/slovakisk-mat\/\">Slovak food \u2013 25 Slovak dishes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2025\/01\/tysk-mat\/\">German food - 25 German dishes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/12\/vad-ater-man-i-osterrike\/\">Austrian food - 15 Austrian specialities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-44668b26 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-vanliga-fragor-om-ungersk-mat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vanliga_fragor_om_ungersk_mat\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about Hungarian food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-vad-ar-skillnaden-mellan-gulasch-och-porkolt\">What is the difference between goulash and p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Goulash is a soup-like stew with more liquid and often potatoes, while p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt is a thicker meat stew with less liquid and more concentrated flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-vilka-ingredienser-ar-vanliga-i-ungersk-mat\">What ingredients are common in Hungarian food?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Common ingredients are peppers (both sweet and hot), onions, garlic, meat (especially pork and beef), potatoes and sour cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-ar-ungersk-mat-stark\">Is Hungarian food spicy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hungarian food can be spicy, but is more often savoury than hot. Peppers are used mainly for flavour and colour, not just for strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-finns-det-vegetariska-alternativ-i-ungern\">Are there vegetarian options in Hungary?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there are vegetarian dishes such as f\u00f6zel\u00e9k (vegetable stew), stuffed peppers without meat and various soups, although meat is common in traditional Hungarian cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"freed-120523623\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_2 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><form method=\"post\" id=\"ft_newsletter_subscribe\" action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/\" class=\"ft-newsletter\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2020\/01\/ungersk-mat\/\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"stage\" value=\"subscribe\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\"><\/span>Subscribe to our newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"form-field\" data-missing=\"This field is required.\" data-invalid=\"Please enter a valid email address.\">\n<label for=\"ft_newsletter_email\">Email address<\/label>\n<input id=\"ft_newsletter_email\" name=\"ft_newsletter_email\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" aria-required=\"true\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<input class=\"signup button newsletter-meta-button\" type=\"submit\"  name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -4200px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ft-newsletter-protect\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"98d0b92c63fae1c39c28d2024aa82be8e0ab74fe\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div><div id=\"freed-2030760802\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_3 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 35px;\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"FREEDOMtravel Exit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel Avslut\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-224x75.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-433x144.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skribent: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m Uppdaterad: Maj 2026&nbsp;|&nbsp;Ungersk mat, vad \u00e4r det egentligen? 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