Go Back Email Link
Hungarian cottage cheese spread (Körözött) recipe

Hungarian Cottage Cheese Spread - Körözött

This spread is a favorite in Hungary. Almost every household has a special way of making it. Main spices are ground caraway seeds that give its unique taste and sweet paprika powder for the nice orange colour.
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry cottage cheese or farmer's cheese
  • 1/2 smaller Spanish onion
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sweet red paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds

Instructions
 

  • Fine dice the onion.
  • Using a fork crumble the dry cottage cheese.
  • In a bowl mix together all the ingredients until evenly mixed. Let it chill for 3 to 4 hours so flavours come together.
  • Spread the körözött on bread or a crusty bun, serve with spring onions or tomatoes. It can be even filled in tomato peppers.
Hungarian cottage cheese spread (Körözött) recipe
Keyword Cottage cheese spread