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Chicken Paprikash

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Chicken paprikash, or paprika chicken, is a popular Hungarian cuisine dish and one of the most famous variations on the paprikas preparations common to Hungarian tables, its name derived from paprika, a spice commonly used in the country's cuisine. The meat is typically simmered for an extended period in a sauce that begins with a roux infused with paprika.

Facts
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1834 1
Origin Region
Hungary 1
Classification
Dietary Suitability
Contains Meat or Poultry 1
Sources
1. Paprikash - Wikipedia
  • History section
    In the 19th century, pörkölt became a widespread dish among peasants on the Great Hungarian Plain.
  • Early price list section (Márkus, Nyíregyháza, 1834)
    Paprikás Tsirke, 18 krajcár
  • entity record, Name (dietary-suitability)
    Name: Chicken Paprikash
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