A dish that tells its story — Chicken Paprikash reviewed

You can taste history in Chicken Paprikash if you know what to look for. paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. The creamy and savoury character reflects those layers — Hungarian wax peppers doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a family Sunday lunch setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Pálinka fruit brandy alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Chicken Paprikash, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.