Why Töltött Káposzta deserves more attention

Töltött Káposzta rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The richly paprika-spiced complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using onion correctly takes real skill.

paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. I encountered it first in a family Sunday lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. soda water spritzer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Töltött Káposzta is the dish to start with.