Halászlé

Halászlé

Hungarian · Recipe

Spicy Hungarian fisherman's soup with paprika.

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About this dish

Hungarian cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1kg river fish (carp or catfish)
  • 2 onions
  • 3 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 green pepper
  • Salt
  • Water

Description

Originating from the Danube and Tisza rivers, halászlé is made with freshwater fish, paprika, and a rich broth.

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions, add paprika, chopped tomato and pepper.
  2. Add fish heads and bones, simmer to create stock.
  3. Strain and add fish fillets. Simmer for 15–20 minutes more.