Hungary · Vegetable and Mushroom Dishes

Lecsó

Lecho is a national dish of Hungarian cuisine, widely known around the world.

50 min✻4 servings✻125 kcal
Lecsó

Ingredients

  • tomatoes5
  • sweet peppers5
  • onion1
  • bacon50 g
  • black and red peppersto taste

Method

  1. 1Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Cut peppers in half, remove seeds and veins, wash and cut into thin strips. Chop onions. Cut the bacon into small cubes.
  2. 2In a saucepan, fry the bacon until transparent, add the onion and brown with continuous stirring.
  3. 3Add the sweet pepper and stew for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season with black and red pepper and salt. Mix thoroughly and stew under a lid over low heat for 30-40 minutes until soft.
  4. 4Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for a rich tomato flavor. Can be served as a standalone dish or as a side.