
Ohh yes, Ashley! 🤗ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º That’s a real Hungarian comfort food — hearty, rustic, and perfect for cold days! In Hungary, it’s often called Kelkáposzta FÅ‘zelék (Savoy cabbage stew) with potatoes, seasoned generously with paprika and garlic.
Here’s the traditional version:
🥘 Hungarian Savoy Cabbage & Potato Stew (Kelkáposzta Főzelék)
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 medium head Savoy cabbage (about 1 ½ lbs / 700 g), shredded
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp oil or lard
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)