Rooster paprikash is a basic Hungarian dish that depends on a severe scoop of paprika for each gentle peppery taste and a vibrant pink coloration. Right here that recipe’s constructing blocks are reimagined as a ragù, with floor hen, aromatics, and a dollop of bitter cream swirled in for richness.
Two notes for purchasing. If you will discover darkish meat floor hen, undoubtedly seize it; darkish meat has extra fats than chicken, which is welcome in a ragù (historically made with pork or beef, each with increased fats content material than hen). And within the spice aisle, hunt down Hungarian paprika, which may be very vibrant pink and extra flavorful than “candy paprika” or simply “paprika” (although both will do in a pinch). The one selection to keep away from right here is smoked, or Spanish, paprika, which is able to present a distinct taste profile and a a lot darker coloration to your completed pasta.
