A dish that tells its story — Töltött Káposzta reviewed

You can taste history in Töltött Káposzta if you know what to look for. paprika only entered Hungarian cooking in the 17th century but now defines the cuisine. The richly paprika-spiced character reflects those layers — sweet paprika doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a traditional market stall setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Tokaji wine alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Töltött Káposzta, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.