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Finomfőzelék

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Finomfőzelék is a delicious Hungarian mixed vegetable stew made with peas and carrots in a creamy white sauce.

Equipment

  • 2 Saucepans
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsps zsír or butter
  • 250 grams peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 250 grams carrots (diced)
  • 100 grams kohlrabi (diced)
  • 2 heaped tbsps plain flour
  • 200 ml milk
  • salt

Instructions 

  • Melt 1 tbsp of zsír (or butter) in a saucepan and add the carrots and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the peas, kohlrabi and a good pinch of salt and cook in the fat for a few minutes.
  • Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes or until soft.
  • In a separate pan, melt the remaining zsír (or butter) and add in the flour, and stir continuously until a roux forms. Cook the roux gently for a minute or two, then add the milk a little at a time. Stir continuously until all the milk is added, then cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the sauce to the pan with the vegetables, stir until well combined. Check the seasoning then serve.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Hungarian
Keyword: Főzelék, vegetable stew