Mushroom paprikash with vegan dumplings

Mushroom paprikash is proof that Hungarian cuisine is wholesome even without meat. The high glutamic acid content (umami) of mushrooms gives that deep, meaty flavour sensation which complements the paprika base. The egg-free nokedli gets its proper structure and colour thanks to the chickpea flour (gram flour).
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large frying pan
  • Pot
  • Nokedli maker (spaetzle maker)
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1

Prepare the stew base: sauté onion, remove from heat, paprika, water. Add the sliced mushrooms and simmer until tender.

Tip: The mushrooms release a lot of water initially (cell walls collapsing), then once that boils away, they start to brown and develop flavour.
2

Thicken the stew with the cream, bring to the boil.

Tip: The fat content of the cream rounds off the sharpness of the paprika.
3

Mix the nokedli: flours, salt, water. You should get a thick, sticky batter.

Tip: Chickpea flour substitutes the egg, functioning as both a binder and colourant.
4

Grate the dough into boiling salted water. When they float to the surface, strain and toss with a little oil.

Tip: The oil prevents the dumplings from sticking together as they cool.

Recipe FAQ

Did the vegan nokedli fall apart?
Egg-free dough is more sensitive. The flour-water ratio is important, and the water must be boiling vigorously when you grate the dough in.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Button mushrooms
  • 2 whole Onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 200 ml Water (for the stew)
  • 200 ml Soya cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley
  • 250 g Wholemeal flour
  • 50 g Chickpea flour (Gram flour)
  • 250 ml Water (for the nokedli dough, approx.)