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Halászlé
A hot, flavorful fish soup traditional in Hungary, made with fish and vegetables.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 kg of fish (such as swordfish, carp, or pike)
- 1 liter of fish broth
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 2 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
Method
- Prepare the fish by cutting the meat into small pieces and cooking it in a pot with fish broth.
- Dice the onions, carrots, cucumbers, and zucchini.
- In a pan, sauté the garlic and red onion in a bit of olive oil.
- Add the vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the vegetables to the pot with the fish and broth, bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Add the chili pepper, mint, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve hot in a bowl and garnish with chili powder.
The story
Halászlé has a history dating back to the Middle Ages when local fishermen used fish scraps to prepare this rich and nutritious soup.
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