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Best Hungarian Foods
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Traditionally prepared with beef or chicken, this hearty Hungarian soup is a staple restaurant dish as well as a common home-cooked meal. Besides meat, it usually incorporates noodles, root vegetables, and a variety of spices. It is always served hot, either as a nutritious appetizer or a light main course.
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This traditional Hungarian dish is a savory version of the popular French toast. It can be prepared with various types of sliced bread that are coated in lightly beaten eggs, then shortly pan-fried until crispy. The dish is typically enjoyed as breakfast or a light evening snack and is often accompanied by creamy condiments such as mayonnaise and sour cream.
Csabai kolbász or Csabai vastagkolbász is a cylindrical sausage made with pork from pigs that have been fattened to a minimum weight of 135 kg. What makes this sausage unique is the manual boning method during the production, where all of the sinews are removed, thus ensuring the best quality of the meat.
The pork meat and fat are minced, then combined with paprika, garlic, caraway, and salt and filled into casings, after which the sausage is smoked, cured, and dried. It slices easily and has a hot, smoky and spicy flavor (due to the paprika and the smoke treatment).
Szegedi szalámi is a slowly smoked, cylindrical sausage made from pork. The salami is rounded at one end and slim at the end from which it was hung, and is covered by noble mold on the exterior. It slices easily and comes in different varieties depending on the length: normal (54cm), midi (36cm), tourist (19cm) and mini (16cm).
Szegedi salami must be made with pork older than one year that was raised and slaughtered in the Bács-Kiskun, Csongrád, Békés, Hajdú-Bihar, and Baranya counties in Hungary. Additionally, salt and a mixture of seasonings is added to the salami, which matures for at least 90 days before it is ready to be consumed.
Budapesti téliszalámi is a smoked and dried cylindrical sausage made with pork meat and pork fat coming from castrated male pigs and non-breeding female pigs that are older than one year. The outside of the sausage is covered in noble white-grey to white mold as a result of the damp air near the Danube.
The sausage has a strong flavor of allspice, white pepper, and sweet paprika. It slices easily, and the slices look like a mosaic of light brown or red meat and pale white fat pieces. Its texture is creamy and tender, with a melt-in-the-mouth quality.
Krapfen was probably the first European-style doughnut to appear, followed by similar varieties in other countries. These pastries are traditionally prepared with leavened dough that is deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while they remain soft, light, and airy on the inside.
Though krapfen can be prepared plain, they are most often filled or topped with jams, and vanilla or chocolate custards, while the top is usually dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with chocolate. The origin of the word krapfen dates back to 9th century, and the recipes in German can be found as early as the 14th century.
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Hungarian chicken paprikás originated as a rustic stew that was cooked in a large cauldron over an open fire. It is traditionally prepared with chicken thighs and legs that are braised alongside onions and cooked in a thick, paprika-flavored broth.
Although it is similar to the classic pörkölt stew, paprikás is characterized by the addition of sour cream and occasionally flour, which are always added last to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Paprikás is a common restaurant dish as well as a hearty home-cooked meal that is traditionally served complemented by galuska or csipetke dumplings, pasta, boiled potatoes, or polenta.
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Kifli are crescent-shaped yeast rolls that can either be consumed plain, sprinkled with poppy, sesame, or caraway seeds, or topped with fruit jam or honey. Although not much is known about the origin of kifli, there is a legend saying that kifli were invented when Christians defended Buda from the Ottomans, and as a sign of celebration, the city bakers started selling fresh bread rolls in the shape of a crescent moon.
Today, kifli are traditionally baked for Christmas in Hungary, and although there are many varieties of kifli throughout Europe, such as vanilias kifli and makos kifli, none of them are the same as the original crescent-shaped bread rolls.
Gyulai kolbász is a slowly smoked sausage made from pig's meat that has been minced with fat and combined with salt, hot and mild ground paprika, pepper, caraway, garlic, and salt. The combination is placed into intestines that act as a protective casing, and the sausage is then smoked over wood before being cured and hung to dry.
When sold whole, the sausages must come in pairs (18-26 cm in length) and they must not have any mold on the exterior. The sausages slice easily and have a pleasant flavor of smoke and spices used in the production process. They can be eaten on their own, with bread, or used in rakott krumpli, a traditional Hungarian potato and egg casserole.
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Dödölle is a traditional peasant dish originating from Hungary. These filling and inexpensive potato dumplings are made with a combination of floury potatoes, flour, lard or vegetable oil, onions, and salt. The potatoes are boiled, mashed, then mixed with flour, and the combination is shaped into small dumplings.
They're traditionally fried with onions until golden brown. When served, dödölle are often topped with bacon bits or sour cream.
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Best Hungarian Food Producers
Harrer Chocolat, established by Norbert Harrer, is a Hungarian chocolate producer known for crafting high-quality, handmade chocolates. The company sources its cocoa beans from sustainable farms globally and is recognized for its unique flavor combinations and artisanal methods.
They also operate a café and patisserie in Sopron, Hungary, where they showcase their chocolates.
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2023, 2015

Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021

International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016
BEST Harrer Chocolat Chocolates
Rubin Paprika is a renowned producer of paprika-based seasonings based in Szeged, Hungary. Their product range includes high-quality offerings such as sweet and hot ground paprika, smoked paprika, paprika seed oil, chili flakes, and organic (BIO) paprika, available in both sweet and hot varieties.
Rubin Paprika is dedicated to preserving traditional production methods while adhering to modern quality and food safety standards. Their products are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, contributing to the global recognition of Hungarian culinary traditions.
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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2023

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2023, 2021
BEST Rubin Paprika Herbs and Spices
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024, 2020, 2019

Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2021, 2017

Asia Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2017
BEST Royal Tokaji Borászati Wines
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold
2021

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2024
BEST Csiz Sajtmuhely Kft Cheeses
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Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2023, 2022

Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2022
BEST Gróf Degenfeld Wine Estate Wines
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2024
BEST Kisret Manufaktura Kft Spirits
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2021
BEST St. Andrea Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2024

Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2023
BEST Gizella Wines
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Best Hungarian Food Products
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold
2021
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold
2022
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2023
Fabric Chocolate produces an intriguing product known as Ecuador Dark Chocolate with Kumquat & coffee beans. This artisan chocolate combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate sourced from Ecuador with the tartness of kumquat and the robust, aromatic notes of coffee beans.
Each bite offers a complex taste experience, marrying bitter, sweet, and citrusy elements with the depth of high-quality coffee. The craftsmanship behind this chocolate aims to highlight the unique qualities of each ingredient, ensuring a balanced and delightful tasting experience.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2017
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021
The Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé Plain Hot Chocolate is made from ground bean-to-bar dark chocolate, offering a rich and smooth flavor. To prepare it, you only need to stir it into hot milk or water, which results in a luxurious hot chocolate drink. The product is made with high-quality ingredients like organic cocoa butter, organic cane sugar, and cocoa beans with a minimum cocoa content of 73%.
It is packaged in eco-friendly materials, with about 90% of the packaging being recycled paper, making it an environmentally conscious choice.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2015
Raffinée Piemonte hazelnuts covered in Ethiopian Harrar coffee made by chocoMe are a luxurious confectionery item. Each hazelnut is carefully selected from the Piemonte region, known for producing some of the finest hazelnuts in the world. These hazelnuts are then coated with a layer of chocolate infused with Ethiopian Harrar coffee, which is renowned for its distinctive fruity and winey aromas.
The combination of the rich, nutty flavor of the hazelnuts and the complex coffee notes creates a unique and indulgent treat.
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2016
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2016
The Timutbors Bonbon by Harrer Chocolat is a distinguished chocolate confection that has garnered attention for its unique flavor profile. This bonbon features a delightful combination of dark chocolate with a filling that incorporates Timut pepper, known for its aromatic, citrusy notes.
It offers a spicy and fragrant taste experience, making it a standout among gourmet chocolates.
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2023
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2015






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