Lecsó is a Hungarian staple, thick vegetable stew which traditionally contains yellow peppers, tomatoes, onion, a dash of salt, garlic and ground paprika as main ingredients.

The onions and peppers are usually sauteed in lard, smoked bacon fat, or sunflower oil. Garlic can also be a traditional ingredient.

You can also be creative in making your own mix – even go a bit further and turn it into a sandwich of sort!

In Dubai, an enterprising burger restaurant has come up with a “Budapest Burger,”  inspired by this traditional Hungarian dish.  

The Goofy Cow Burger reimagined and paired the Lecsó with the restaurant’s unique take on burgers and voila! A must-try new concept for anyone looking to experience the authentic flavours of Hungary.

The Budapest Burger is made of freshly baked bun, 130grams of US Black Angus beef patty, lambs, lettuce, crispy beef bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, green chili, saus crumb tartar sauce, lecsó, and caramelized onion.

This intriguing burger, part of Goofy Cow’s monthly, special burger series, is a perfect balance of flavours with a mix of sweet and tangy, smoky and spicy.

“We believe that every good burger has a good story,” says Jani (Janos) Jancsa, who has a comprehensive, more-than-a-decade-long career in corporate finance but quit when he turned 30 to pursue his passion for food.

“That’s why,” he added, “we’ve created a menu that features traditional Hungarian flavours, classic favourites and indulgent options –  all made with the finest ingredients.”