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🇭🇺 Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

This humble, delicious dish—also called kraut noodles—combines caramelized cabbage with wide egg noodles. It’s sweet, savory, budget-friendly, and totally nostalgic for many Hungarian families.

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes

🧾 Ingredients:

  • 1 medium green cabbage (about 1.5–2 lbs or 700–900 g)
  • 2 tbsp oil or lard (traditionally used)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 250 g (9 oz) wide egg noodles (szĂ©lesmetĂ©lt or similar)
  • Optional: a pinch of caraway seeds or a touch of paprika
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