Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta) 🇭🇺🥬🍜
This traditional Hungarian comfort dish is simple yet incredibly flavorful! It features buttery caramelized cabbage tossed with tender noodles, creating a rich, savory, and slightly sweet dish that’s perfect as a main meal or a side.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 medium head of cabbage, finely shredded (~1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or lard for traditional flavor)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for slight caramelization)
- 10 oz (280g) egg noodles (Hungarian “nokedli” or any broad egg noodles)