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Paprikás Csirke - Stew
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Paprikás Csirke

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Paprikás csirke, or chicken paprikash, is a traditional Hungarian dish consisting of chicken braised in a sauce heavily seasoned with sweet paprika. The meat is simmered slowly until tender, and the dish is finished with the addition of sour cream, which provides a rich and creamy texture. It is a staple of Hungarian cuisine, often served with dumplings such as nokedli or galuska, rice, or potatoes. The preparation method emphasizes the quality of the paprika, which is a defining ingredient in many Hungarian meat stews.

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Paprikás Csirke ranks #15 of 146 in the Stew ranking, behind Sinigang na Baboy, ahead of Sukiyaki.

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What makes Paprikás Csirke different from Hungarian Pörkölt?

While both rely heavily on paprika and onions, Paprikás Csirke is uniquely finished with a generous amount of sour cream at the end of cooking. Pörkölt does not traditionally contain dairy and is usually made with beef or pork rather than chicken.

What type of paprika should be used for authentic Paprikás Csirke?

Authentic recipes call for high-quality Hungarian sweet paprika, which provides the dish with its signature bright red color and deep, earthy flavor without making it excessively spicy.

What is the best way to serve chicken paprikash?

In Hungary, this rich, creamy stew is traditionally served over small, pillowy dumplings called nokedli, which are very similar to German spaetzle. The dumplings are perfect for soaking up the thick sour cream sauce.

Why is the sour cream added at the end of cooking Paprikás Csirke?

The sour cream is stirred in after the chicken is tender and the heat has been lowered to prevent the dairy from curdling. This technique provides the dish with its signature rich, creamy texture and balances the earthy heat of the paprika.

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