Hungarian · appetizer
Körözött
Körözött reads richness 6.0, funk & ferment 4.2 and allium 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian appetizer, about 33 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.0 · Funk & Ferment 4.2 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 3.5 · Umami 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Sourness 2.2 · Heat 1.6 · Smoke 1.2 · Sweetness 1.2 · Earthy 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2
What's in it (8)
- 1 lb sheep's milk curd cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Time & effort: about 33 min (23 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 390.3 kcal, 22 g protein, 32.2 g fat, 3.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Beat the curd cheese with softened butter until smooth, then mix in finely grated onion, paprika, caraway, and a spoonful of mustard.
- Season generously with salt and fold in chopped chives.
- Spread on fresh bread or crusty rolls and serve as an appetiser or snack.
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