Lecsó - Hungarian Ratatouille 720ml

Lecsó is the Hungarian ratatouille, a classis dish of a rich vegetable stew cooked with fresh peppers and homegrown tomatoes following an authentic recipe.

This delicious lecsó can be served straight from the jar, making it an ideal option for a light summer lunch paired with fresh bread. Additionally, it works wonderfully as a side dish alongside roast chicken, pork cutlets, or beef steak.

How should I cook it?

For a heartier meal, you can enhance the lecsó by cooking it further:

1. Dice a medium brown onion and sauté it until translucent.
2. Add the prepared sauce along with a teaspoon of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavour, some slices of meaty sausage (kolbász), and a couple of eggs.
3. Let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes until all the flavours combine.
4. Serve it with fluffy white rice or tarhonya pasta for a satisfying dish.

History of Lecsó

Although it may seem like a simple recipe, much like its French counterpart ratatouille, lecsó transforms a few humble ingredients into a dish bursting with flavour. It can be enjoyed in various settings and easily customized to meet your preferences and dietary needs.

This explains its popularity throughout Central Europe. For those interested, you can make the Polish version, called leczo, by adding slices of zucchini to the aforementioned recipe.

Ingredients

Tomato, Hungarian wax pepper, Salt.