Lecso

Ingredients

• 6 large banana peppersSubstitute: bell peppers
• 4 large ripe tomatoesSubstitute: canned tomatoes
• 2 large onions
• 1 tbsp Hungarian paprikaSubstitute: sweet paprika
• 200 g smoked sausageSubstitute: kolbasz
• 2 tbsp lardSubstitute: oil
• 4 whole eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice onions and cook in lard over medium heat until soft and glassy, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, stir in paprika, add a splash of water.

3. 3

   Slice peppers into strips and add to the pot. Cook covered for 10 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Chop tomatoes and add. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until thickened into a stew.

5. 5

   Slice sausage and add to the pot for the last 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Optionally crack eggs into the stew and stir gently until just set.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.