Hungarian · side
Főzelék
Főzelék reads allium 5.2, sourness 3.7 and richness 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian side, about 39 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 5.2 · Sourness 3.7 · Richness 3.5 · Salinity 3.2 · Funk & Ferment 3.1 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Umami 2.2 · Earthy 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Nutty 1.5 · Sweetness 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.8
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups main vegetable (peas, lentils, spinach, kohlrabi
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Time & effort: about 39 min (24 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 65 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 3.2 g fat, 8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook the chosen vegetable until soft in salted water, then drain, reserving the liquid.
- Make a light roux with oil and flour, whisk in the cooking water and sour cream to form a smooth sauce, then add the cooked vegetable and simmer briefly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, and serve as a main dish topped with a fried egg or as a hearty side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.