Yes! Káposztás Tészta is one of Hungary’s most comforting peasant dishes — just simple noodles tossed with caramelized cabbage and onions. It’s humble, hearty, slightly sweet from the cabbage, and perfect as a main dish or side.
Here’s a traditional Hungarian recipe for you:
🥬🍜 Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of white cabbage (about 1–1.2 kg), finely shredded
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp lard or sunflower oil (or butter for a richer taste)
- 1 tsp salt (plus more for boiling pasta)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz (350 g) egg noodles (broad Hungarian tészta or wide egg noodles)
Optional: ½–1 tsp sugar (for extra caramelization), sour cream for serving