Lecsó

Lecsó

Hungarian · Recipe

Lecsó is a story-rich Hungarian starter that opens the meal with clear regional flavour, simple presentation and a strong sense of place.

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About this dish

Hungarian cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 3 tomatoes
  • Paprika
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper

Description

Lecsó is more than a starter: it is a route into Hungarian food culture shaped by paprika, river fish, dumplings, dairy and Austro-Hungarian café life. The dish is built around paprika, onions, peppers, sour cream, pork, beef, freshwater fish, noodles and chestnuts, giving it a flavour that feels both practical and deeply connected to its origin. It works especially well for warming dinners, autumn meals and paprika-led comfort, and it gives readers a clear way to understand how ingredients, technique and food history meet on the plate. Lecsó is a rustic and flavourful dish of stewed peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It’s often enjoyed with bread or eggs and sometimes bacon or sausage.

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions until soft, add sliced peppers and paprika.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and simmer until tender. Season and serve warm.

Wine Pairing

Curated to complement flavours
Australian Dry Riesling

Australian Dry Riesling

lime, green apple, floral, mineral
Australian Shiraz

Australian Shiraz

blackberry, plum, pepper, eucalyptus
Australian Sparkling Brut

Australian Sparkling Brut

green apple, citrus, brioche
Chianti Classico – Rocca delle Macìe

Chianti Classico – Rocca delle Macìe

<li>Bright ruby-red colour</li> <li>Intense, persistent aromas of wild berries</li> <li>Full-bodied with savoury structure and rich berry fruit</li> <li>Well?structured, with balanced tannins and lingering depth</li>
Chinese Food Off-Dry Riesling

Chinese Food Off-Dry Riesling

lime, floral, stone fruit, bright acidity
Mexican Food Riesling

Mexican Food Riesling

lime, green apple, floral, fresh acidity