Goulash from Friuli

All the cuisine of the Friuli and Venezia Giulia regions bears the mark of centuries of Hapsburg rule. This goulash is just one example. Whereas in Hungary it is looked upon as a meat soup in Friuli it becomes an important main course. Its encounter with Italian tradition has, however, led to a few changes. The classic recipe uses butter and pork fat which are here replaced by olive oil, and the original vinegar becomes white wine. Moreover; the rather sweet Hungarian paprika gives way to the very Italian touch of hot chili pepper.