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Potato Paprikash

Vegetarian Hungarian Potato Paprikash

The potato paprikash is a traditional Hungarian dish.  It is cheap, quick and delicious.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian
Keyword: cheap, easy
Servings: 2 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 1000 grams potatoes peeled, cut into medium size cubes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • half red bell pepper cut into small pieces
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon carraway powder
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower (or canola) oil
  • pinch of ground black pepper
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly until the onions are clear and glassy.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, add the sweet (Hungarian) paprika powder, stir. (Do not burn the paprika!)
  • Add the potatoes, the red bell pepper, the ground black pepper, the ground caraway seed and the minced garlic. Pour in just enough water to cover and cook it for about 20 minutes. If the the potatoes are cooked, Potato Paprikash is done.