Ingredient appreciation — what makes Lecsó special

What sets Lecsó apart is the handling of Hungarian wax peppers. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the creamy and savoury result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. The a family Sunday lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had soda water spritzer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Lecsó is the place to start.