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Add the finely diced onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.","group":"Preparation","title":"Melt the butter in a saucepan","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Preparation","title":"Stir in the minced garlic","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the pan from the heat briefly. Stir in the paprika and flour, coating the onions evenly. This prevents the paprika from burning.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Remove the pan from the heat briefly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return to medium heat and gradually whisk in the chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return to medium heat and gradually whisk","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a small bowl, temper the sour cream by whisking in a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Season with salt and black pepper.","group":"Finishing","title":"In a small bowl, temper the sour cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat through for 1-2 minutes but do not let it boil vigorously once the sour cream is added. Serve warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Heat through for 1-2 minutes but do not let it boil vigorously once the sour…","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using high-quality Hungarian sweet paprika (Édes Nemes) is essential for the authentic deep red color and flavor. Be careful not to burn the paprika, as it turns bitter if overheated.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["saucepan","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":600,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes approximately 2.5 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made 1 day ahead, but reheat gently to prevent the sour cream from separating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on low heat, stirring constantly."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpaprikas_szosz_91f7a0ed12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=84658e35-0788-4d7c-8094-1bbda31210e3","imageAlt":"Hungarian Paprika Sauce (Paprikás szósz) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["paprika","hungarian","creamy","sauce","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hungarian Paprika Sauce (Paprikás szósz)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T06:08:55.705Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T06:08:55.705Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_a370768489","slug":"cranberry-sauce","title":"Cranberry Sauce","description":"A classic sweet and tart Eastern European style cranberry sauce, perfect as a vibrant accompaniment to roasted meats or festive desserts.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","shellfish_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a370768489%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3f04a722-019a-494a-96d5-1e162086d20e","imageAlt":"Cranberry Sauce — recipe cover","tags":["cranberry","sauce","eastern european","tart","sweet","holiday side"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"sos_koperkowy_00196361f0","slug":"creamy-dill-sauce-sos-koperkowy","title":"Creamy Dill Sauce (Sos Koperkowy)","description":"A velvety, aromatic Eastern European sauce made with fresh dill and a light cream base, traditionally served over boiled potatoes, meatballs, or fish.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsos_koperkowy_00196361f0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5d2e8be7-399f-40aa-9f32-5280466e00fc","imageAlt":"Creamy Dill Sauce (Sos Koperkowy) — recipe cover","tags":["dill","creamy","polish","traditional","herb sauce"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_7b6cf91817","slug":"creamy-mushroom-sauce","title":"Creamy Mushroom Sauce","description":"A rich, velvety Eastern European style mushroom sauce made with fresh mushrooms, sautéed onions, and a touch of sour cream. 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