3 staple Hungarian beach foods!
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Seeing as summertime is just around the corner, Hungarians flock to Lake Balaton and other such places. During this time of the year, many of us turn our attention to the staples of beach cuisine. For now, we ditch the idea of traditional foods, such as Goulash soup. Follow our article to find out more about these delicacies!
Boiled corn on the cob, palacsinta with cottage cheese, and of course, lángos. These are just some of the foods Hungarians typically eat during their stay by the lakefront. Lángos especially: slathered with garlic oil, and with heaps of sour cream and cheese. The question remains: where do these foods originate from? Just how much do they cost nowadays? Let us explore these questions in the following list.
Hungarian buffet prices
Femina details the prices of meals by the waterfront in their article. Their research reveals some interesting discoveries. At the end of May, the beginning of the beach season for many Hungarians, the staple lángos cost anywhere between €3 (1000Ft-.) and €4 (1500Ft-.). A pizza with a bottle of soda could cost almost €10 (3800Ft-.). If you crave some Nutella palacsinta for dessert, they would cost you €1 (400Ft-.) a piece. Keep in mind, however, that these prices could very well rise as the summer progresses.
It is typical for buffets around Lake Balaton to capitalise on the increase in tourists. Logically, they raise the prices on their menus.
Palacsinta
These crêpe-like varieties of pancakes have been a staple dessert for years in many Hungarian households. Their simplicity is their strongest aspect. Mix together some flour and salt, add some eggs and water, and you have a perfect batter for a batch of this mouthwatering food. Originating from ancient Rome, palacsinta has made quite the name for itself around the globe. From sweet to salty, from Belgium to America, it seems the whole world enjoys pancakes and their different forms.
