Hungarian Savoy Cabbage and Potato Stew🇭🇺

Perfect choice, Ashley! 🤗 This dish is called Kelkáposzta Főzelék in Hungary, a true old-style comfort food. It’s simple, filling, and packed with paprika flavor — cabbage and potatoes simmered until tender in a creamy stew.


🥘 Hungarian Savoy Cabbage & Potato Stew (Kelkáposzta Főzelék) 🇭🇺

🧾 Ingredients:

  • 1 medium Savoy cabbage (about 1–1.5 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 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)