Goulash

Goulash opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The creamy and savoury flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. Understanding that context made…

I ate Goulash at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of sour cream varied significantly — only one got it right. The deeply flavourful profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. paprika only entered Hungarian cooking i…