Hungarian Pork Rice Pilaf (Bácskai Rizses Hús) 🍖🍚
Bácskai Rizses Hús is a hearty and flavorful Hungarian dish that combines tender pork with rice, paprika, and savory seasonings. It’s perfect for a comforting family meal, and its combination of pork and rice makes it a satisfying one-pot dish. Here’s a traditional recipe to try:
Ingredients
(Serves 4-6)
- 500g (1 lb) pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large tomato, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 300g (about 1.5 cups) long-grain rice
- 600ml (2.5 cups) chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)