Home cooking attempt — Chicken Paprikash from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Chicken Paprikash from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting onion right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The richly paprika-spiced result was rewarding once I got it right.

Hungarian cuisine was shaped by nomadic Magyar traditions mixed with Ottoman and Habsburg influences. I served it with soda water spritzer as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Chicken Paprikash yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.