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Lángos
This is a Lángos, a sort of deep-fried crepe. Here, it is topped with sour cream and cheese, along with a garlic wash. To the right is Traubisoda, a mild grape soft drink.
If Hungarianfoodis better t... [more]
Adventures in Gastronomy!
Europe » Hungary By korossylJune 8th 2007 I love my life, and what I'm studying, and what I'm hoping to do with it.
But if I had another life to live, I think I'd be a priest (well, and Catholic). And if I had another one... an airline pilot... and if I had a fourth, I'd be a master chef. Maybe even before airline pilot? Who knows... I suppose, ultimately, it doesn't really matter all that much...
But being in Hungary has allowed me to indulge in this (perhaps) tertiary passion to a degree I have neither the time nor the means for in the New World. Here's how it works: any Hungarian food is better than all non-Hungarian food. Pretty simple!
So, here's some samplings of the fantastic adventure I, as an amateur gastronome, am having in this wonderful land of unspeakable delights.
Lángos 2
Unfortunately, the perfect nature of the Lángos was too much for my poor, uncultured stomach, and I could only eat about a third. Then I didn't have anything else for the ret of the day. And I still f... [more]
Túros Csusza, Szalonnával
lit. "Sour Cream pasta with Bacon." The toppings are stirred in, sealing an ideal marriage of carbohydrate and protein in a light dairy medium. I had just had this as I wrote this blog article. So... ... [more]
Csokis Palacsinta
lit. "Chocolatey Crepe".
Hungarian crepes are generally sweet desserts. Here it is served with whipped cream and two orange slices. The orange's natural acidity contrasted with the other elements, al... [more]
Hot Dog Extra
This is why Hungarians distinguish between "Hot Dog" and "Hot Dog - Amerikai". A baguette speared through with a tender cylinder of masterfully-processed meats, and stuffed with tomatoes, cheese, ketc... [more]
Zöldborsó Leves, Fasírozottal
lit., "Green bean soup, with hashed meat ball", and, of course, two slices of bread. Another Hungarian classic. The soup is built on a sour cream base, making it so thick as to actually render the mea... [more]
Hortobágyi Húsos Palacsinta
lit. "Hortobágy Meat Crepe", "Hortobágy" being a vast prairie in Hungary known for its unique cultural, hearty inhabitants, and Hungarian longhorns. Two crepes, identical to those served as desserts, ... [more]
Szilvapálinka
Also from the Hortobágy, a 120-proof plum-based liquor that's practically required for this and other dishes. Had me singing "Hortobágyi gémeskútnak gémje van...!" in no time.
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