Erős Pista

Homemade Erős Pista
The main ingredient: hot paprika

Erős Pista (Hungarian: [ˈɛrøːʃ ˈpiʃtɒ], Strong Steve) is the second most popular chili sauce in Hungary,[1] produced by Univer. Erős Pista is made from coarsely minced hot paprika and salt; containing nothing more perishable, it can be stored for a year in a refrigerator. It is also produced in a paste form.[2]

Other versions of the sauce exist: Édes Anna (Sweet Anna), which is less spicy,[3] and Haragos Pista (Furious Steve), which is more.[4]

Usage

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Hungarians use Erős Pista in, for example, lecsó (a vegetable ragout), csirkepaprikás (chicken paprikash) and soups like halászlé (fisherman's soup) and gulyás (goulash).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The most popular chili sauce in Hungary is "Piros arany" (Red gold)
  2. ^ Rick Steves' Budapest - Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt. p. 243.
  3. ^ Expat, A. Group of; Writers, Local; foodways, intent on making sense of Hungary’s traditional; Industry, Its Emerging Wine; foods, Budapest’s food scene We focus on telling the stories of the deliciously complex; Hungary, wines of; People, The; Us, Places That Fascinate; visit, all of the cultural details which make Hungary such a memorable place to (2019-01-17). "Erős Pista: Hungary's Multi-Purpose Paprika Paste". Taste Hungary. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  4. ^ "Univer Raw Crushed Extra Hot Paprika haragos pista, 150 g". Peppery Spot. Retrieved 2023-04-04.