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Letcho (Tomato and pepper stew): The Taste of Hungarian Sunshine

12 Apr 2024

Description:

Lecsó is one of the most famous and beloved dishes of Hungarian cuisine. It is made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and sausage, and served with eggs for a true feast of flavors. Lecsó evokes the taste of Hungarian summer, full of the flavor of sun-ripened vegetables and the smoky taste of sausage.

 

Ingredients:

    500 g peppers

    500 g tomatoes

    200 g onions

    200 g sausage

    2 tablespoons oil

    salt

    pepper

    paprika

    4 eggs

 

Instructions:

    Wash and chop the peppers and tomatoes.

    Chop the onions.

    Slice the sausage into rings.

    Heat oil in a pot and fry the onions.

    Add the sausage and fry for another 1-2 minutes.

    Add the peppers, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika to the pot.

    Pour in water and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

    Beat the eggs in a bowl.

    Pour the eggs into the lecsó and mix.

    Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.

 

Tips:

    Lecsó can be served with sour cream and fresh bread to taste.

    You can use bacon instead of sausage.

 

Enjoy!

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