Savouring Europe - Hungary (the eastern Steppes)

Discover more of the delights of Hungarian cuisine with this fascinating travel and food guide. Traditional dishes have distinctive flavour thanks to liberal use of herbs and spices, notably paprika and garlic. Hungarian cuisine is based on centuries-old traditions of spicing and preparation, and boast such tempting dishes as venison with forest berry relish, paprika chicken, tender pheasant and stuffed pork ribs. This show focuses on the plains of the eastern Steppes where wild horses roam across grazing land and rivers are filled with trout. Locals flavour pots of steaming goulash with herbs and spices then serve it up with generous dollops of thick sour cream. A land steeped in tradition where seasonal produce is always sought out to create imaginative dishes.