Hungarian · side
Lecsó (Pepper and Tomato Stew)
Lecsó (Pepper and Tomato Stew) reads sweetness 6.4, fruity 6.0 and richness 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian side, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.4 · Fruity 6.0 · Richness 4.5 · Smoke 3.9 · Salinity 3.7 · Allium 3.1 · Umami 2.3 · Sourness 2.2 · Earthy 1.4 · Floral 1.2 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Bitterness 1.1 · Herbaceous 0.9 · Heat 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 4 banana, sliced
- 1 lb ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp lard
- 6 oz Hungarian smoked paprika sausage, sliced (optional)
- 2 eggs (optional)
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 109.3 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 17.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Slowly fry sliced onion in lard until translucent, then add sliced peppers and cook for 10 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add roughly chopped tomatoes, sweet paprika, salt, and a pinch of sugar, then cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables melt into a thick, fragrant stew.
- Add sliced sausage halfway through if desired, or stir in scrambled eggs at the end for a complete dish.
- Serve with fresh bread.
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