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Göcsej bean stew

Göcsej bean stew

Göcsej is a quiet, green region in western Hungary, known for its old villages, wooden houses and peaceful countryside. One of the favorite meals...

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...

Red lentil soup with sausage chips

Red lentil soup with sausage chips

Red lentils are an easy-to-cook and versatile legume. They don't need to be soaked before cooking, the texture quickly becomes soft and creamy, so...

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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.