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Roasted duck

Roasted duck

In Hungary, ducks for roasting are usually around seven weeks old. They are raised for meat and not force-fed like foie gras ducks. This makes the...

Fried polenta – Sült puliszka

Fried polenta – Sült puliszka

Puliszka is the Transylvanian and Hungarian version of polenta. It’s a simple dish made from cornmeal, often enjoyed in rural kitchens for...

Piaci lángos

Piaci lángos

Years ago, I shared my personal favorite lángos recipe, which features a potato-based dough. Today, I present the traditional "piaci lángos" - the...

Mákos fentő

Mákos fentő

Mákos fentő is a special dessert from the Palóc cuisine, often called the elegant cousin of mákos guba. It’s a type of baked dough that, once out of...

Guinea fowl soup

Guinea fowl soup

Guinea fowl is a special kind of bird with meat that is richer and more flavorful than chicken or turkey. It has a slightly gamey taste, making it a...

Sour cherry sauce

Sour cherry sauce

After plum trees, sour cherry trees are the second most popular fruit trees in Hungary. Many Hungarian backyards have one or two sour cherry trees,...

Roasted rabbit

Roasted rabbit

In Hungary rabbit meat consumption significantly lags behind the global average, where annual per capita consumption can reach 9-10 kilos. During...

Körösi aprópecsenye

Körösi aprópecsenye

Körösi aprópecsenye is a hearty dish made with tender pork, celeriac, onions, garlic and tomato juice. Everything is cooked together to create a...

Broccoli salad

Broccoli salad

This broccoli salad is easy to prepare, fresh and delicious, making it a perfect addition to any meal. The crispy bacon, creamy dressing and...

Cornmeal cream cake

Cornmeal cream cake

Cornmeal has a deep-rooted significance in Transylvanian cuisine, where it is revered for its versatility and cultural heritage. The most popular...

Transylvanian cottage cheese pie

Transylvanian cottage cheese pie

There's something comforting about homemade desserts, especially ones that carry a sense of tradition. This Transylvanian cottage cheese pie is a...

Ignotus soup

Ignotus soup

Ignotus soup is much more than a comforting bowl of soup - it is a tribute to one of Hungary’s most revered literary figures, Hugó Veigelsberg...

Chocolate and chestnut loaf cake

Chocolate and chestnut loaf cake

Chestnut puree, known as gesztenyepüré in Hungary, is a beloved dessert component that showcases the country's deep appreciation for chestnuts....

Cheese and sausage tidbits

Cheese and sausage tidbits

Cheese and sausage tidbits are a simple, tasty snack that’s perfect for any occasion - whether it’s a party, a cozy evening, or just something fun...

Bakter szelet

Bakter szelet

Hungarian bakter szelet (railway watchman's pork roast) is a rustic dish steeped in hearty flavors. Tender pork chops layered with smoky ham, sweet...

Gellért roll

Gellért roll

Named after the famous Gellért Hotel in Budapest, Gellért roll combines simple ingredients to create something truly special. Just like the elegance...

Cabbage and crackling scones

Cabbage and crackling scones

In Hungarian cuisine, pogácsa holds a special place at the heart of tradition and hospitality. These bite-sized, savory scones come in many...

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Hungarian cottage cheese

This is what Hungarian túró looks like

You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.

Metric system vs cup

In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.