Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

 Ingredients

500 g wide egg noodles

1 medium white cabbage, finely grated

2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the cabbage: Grate the cabbage finely. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for about 15 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.

Cook the cabbage: Heat the oil or butter in a large pan. Add the cabbage and cook over medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown.

Add the sugar and black pepper and continue cooking for a few minutes until lightly caramelized.

Cook the noodles: Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain well.

Combine: Add the noodles to the cabbage and gently toss everything together. Cook for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.

Serve: Enjoy warm, with an extra sprinkle of black pepper if desired.

Hungarian name: Káposztás Tészta

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cookin

g time: 30 minutes