Exploring the Flavours of Budapest

Exploring the Flavours of

Budapest

Kulvir Singh Virk

EXPLORING THE FLAVOURS OF BUDAPEST

KULVIR SINGH VIRK

GOULASH

Goulash is a hearty, traditional Hungarian stew that is a popular dish in Budapest. This savoury meal typically consists of tender beef or pork, onions, peppers, tomatoes and paprika, which gives the dish its distinctive taste and colour. Goulash is usually served with a side of crusty bread or

dumplings and is a favourite comfort food during the cold winter months. The dish has a long history and was originally eaten by the country’s cattle herders and stockmen.

SWEET TREATS

A trip to Budapest wouldn’t be complete without sampling some

Hungarian cuisine is known for its rich flavours and hearty dishes and Budapest is the culinary capital, offering a wide range of delicious options to explore. Every taste is catered to in Budapest, from savoury stews and hot sausages to sweet pastries and decadent sweets.

of the local sweet treats. Hungary is known for its decadent sweets, such as somloi galuska, a rich sponge cake with custard cream and raisins, and Dobos cake, a layered cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel. Kurtoskalacs, another well-loved sweet delight, is a type of chimney cake covered in icing sugar and cinnamon.

Kulvir Singh Virk

Kulvir Singh Virk

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