Gulyáskrém Mild Goulash Paste 240g

Mild Hungarian goulash paste with paprika, tomato, onion and spices: an easy way to give soups, stews and sauces a rich, authentic flavour at home.

What Is Goulash Paste?

Gulyáskrém, or Hungarian goulash paste, is a richly seasoned cooking paste made with paprika, tomato, onion, cumin and aromatic spices. This mild Csemege version gives dishes the rounded, savoury flavour associated with a well-made Hungarian goulash, without adding chilli heat.

It is more than a simple paprika paste. The tomato and onion base, bay leaf and spices are already blended in, making it an easy starting point for soups, stews, sauces and casseroles when you want fuller flavour without measuring several separate seasonings.

Its smooth tube format dissolves easily into cooking and brings a warm red colour as well as a deep, gently spiced finish.

How to Use Mild Goulash Paste

Use mild goulash paste early in cooking, allowing the meat, vegetables and sauce to absorb its paprika, tomato and onion flavour. As it is preserved with salt, season with care and adjust only once the dish has simmered.

• Add approximately one tablespoon to four portions of goulash soup, beef stew or pörkölt for a rounded, authentic base.
• Stir it into chicken paprikash, bean dishes, potato casseroles and vegetable soups.
• Use it to deepen tomato sauces, casseroles and marinades for pork, chicken or roasted vegetables.
• Mix a small amount into sandwich fillings, toasties or pizza sauce when you want a savoury Hungarian-style twist.

A Simple Cooking Tip

For an especially rich stew, soften chopped onion in oil or lard, add the goulash paste for a minute, then brown your meat before adding liquid. The paste gives the cooking juices a more rounded paprika, onion and tomato flavour from the beginning.

Where Does It Come From?

Gulyáskrém is made in Hungary by Univer, one of the country’s best-known makers of traditional cooking pastes and condiments. It is built around the flavours that define a classic Hungarian goulash: paprika, tomato, onion, cumin and bay leaf.

The mild Csemege version is designed for everyday cooking, bringing the character of a long-simmered Hungarian dish to a weekday soup, stew or casserole. It is a practical cupboard staple for cooks who want authentic flavour in a convenient format.

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Product Details

Ingredients

Paprika paste [raw mild spice paprika, bell paprika, salt, modified starch, thickener: xanthan gum; acid: citric acid; preservative: potassium sorbate], tomato concentrate, salt, onion paste [onion, salt, sunflower oil, modified starch, acid: citric acid; preservatives: potassium sorbate, potassium metabisulphite; thickener: xanthan gum], sunflower oil, sugar, spices, celery aroma, thickener: xanthan gum; bay leaf, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Allergy advice: Contains celery and sulphites.

Dietary information: Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Origin: Hungary.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening.

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100g:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is mild goulash paste spicy?

No. The Csemege version is mild, with a rich paprika, tomato, onion and spice flavour rather than chilli heat.

What is the difference between goulash paste and Piros Arany?

Piros Arany Mild is a straightforward sweet-pepper seasoning paste. Mild goulash paste is more complete: it also includes tomato, onion, cumin, bay leaf and spices, giving dishes a ready-made goulash-style flavour base.

Can I use goulash paste instead of separate paprika, onion and tomato?

It is an excellent shortcut when you want those flavours in one ingredient. You can still add fresh onion, tomato and paprika to build a more elaborate dish, but the paste gives a dependable flavour foundation from the start.

How much goulash paste should I use?

Start with around one tablespoon for four portions, then adjust to taste. As it is a salted seasoning paste, reduce any additional salt until you have tasted the finished dish.

What is the difference between mild and hot goulash paste?

This mild version gives a rounded, savoury goulash flavour without chilli heat. Hot goulash paste adds a spicy note while retaining the same paprika, tomato and onion character.

Can I use mild goulash paste in a vegetarian dish?

Yes. It is excellent in bean soups, lentil stews, potato dishes, vegetable casseroles and tomato sauces, and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.