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I tried to find the most paprika-y things I could in Hungary. This is what I found: halászlé (HAUL-ass-lay), fisherman’s stew that’s most associated with the southern city Szeged near Serbia; and pörkölt, typically a pork stew, but this one has beef and a red wine (vörösboros marhapörkölt), which I had in Budapest.

Is this the most bitter drink in the world? I learned about the super bitter liqueur malört when I lived in Chicago — this is that, but without the alcoholic fun. It’s also sweet and has a mild sort of cinnamony flavor. Trinidadians say it cools the body and the bitter taste is refreshing. I think I have to try something half a dozen times before deciding whether I really like or dislike something, and this is maybe my fourth time… 🤔😋