World Flavors Cookbook

Lecsó (Hungarian Ratatouille)

Name: Lecsó (Hungarian Ratatouille)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Hungary
Ingredients: 1 kg yellow wax peppers (TV paprika); 500g ripe tomatoes; 2 onions; 3 tbsp lard; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 100g smoked sausage (kolbász); Salt

A vibrant summer stew of thick-walled peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often enriched with smoked sausage.

Cuisine: Hungary

Ingredients

1 kg yellow wax peppers (TV paprika)
500g ripe tomatoes
2 onions
3 tbsp lard
1 tbsp sweet paprika
100g smoked sausage (kolbász)
Salt

Instructions

1. Sauté onions in lard. 2. Add sliced sausage and paprika. 3. Add sliced peppers and cook until they release their liquid. 4. Add chopped tomatoes. 5. Simmer until the vegetables are soft and the sauce is thick. 6. Serve with fresh bread or mixed with rice.