Why Goulash deserves more attention

Goulash rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply flavourful complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using onion correctly takes real skill.

Hungarian cuisine was shaped by nomadic Magyar traditions mixed with Ottoman and Habsburg influences. I encountered it first in a traditional market stall and that context helped me understand it properly. Pálinka fruit brandy is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Goulash is the dish to start with.