"Hungary's great Christmas Eve dish and the pride of the Danube-Tisza region — a searingly red, paprika-intense fish soup made from several varieties of freshwater fish (carp, catfish, perch) simmered with copious amounts of Szeged sweet and hot paprika; the Bajai version (noodles inside) versus the Baja-Szeged debate is Hungary's great culinary schism."
About Halászlé (Fisherman's Soup)
Hungary's great Christmas Eve dish and the pride of the Danube-Tisza region — a searingly red, paprika-intense fish soup made from several varieties of freshwater fish (carp, catfish, perch) simmered with copious amounts of Szeged sweet and hot paprika; the Bajai version (noodles inside) versus the Baja-Szeged debate is Hungary's great culinary schism.
Insider Tips
For the most authentic Halászlé (Fisherman's Soup), seek out family-run restaurants away from tourist areas.
Ask locals for their recommended spots — the best places rarely need advertising.
Hungary's regional variations can be quite different; try multiple versions.
