Lecsó - Pepper Stew
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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Similar to ratatouille and shakshuka but with a distinct Hungarian twist from the aromatic smoked paprika, Lecsó is traditional dish made using fresh seasonal vegetables. A highly versatile choice, lecsó can be a light vegetarian option, while adding chorizo slices would make this a filling one-pot main course. You can also serve it as a side dish to roast pork, while left-overs can be served for breakfast by simply adding a couple of eggs.
Wine pairing:Lecsó comes from the southern part of the country, so for a fully authentic experience serve with a glass of Szent Gaál Winery's Szekszárdi Bikavér. A silky-smooth blend crafted from hand-selected berries ripened under the baking summer sun, this ruby red Bull's Blood is an everyday essential.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes
- 1/8 cup water
- 3 medium onions
- 8 bell peppers, ideally a mixture of red and orange
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2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
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2 tbsp pepper paste
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1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
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½ tsp hot paprika
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sausage (optional)
Directions
Prepare the peppers by coring, de-veining and cutting them into 4-6 slices each, then into long even narrow wedges.
- Cut up the whole tomatoes and stew separately for about 10 minutes on medium heat with the can of chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
- Slice onions and place together with the sliced peppers into a large shallow pan with oil/fat. Stir-fry until it becomes like a stew, cooked but still firm; about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the spices, the stewed tomatoes and the pepper paste. Let it simmer until all the flavours combine, around 5-8 minutes.
- Serve with fluffy white rice or fresh crusty bread.
Janice Bell
May 11, 2022
My dad, from Pecs also added rice.