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Lángos also spelled Langos refers to a Hungarian traditional bread. It is a fried dough from Hungary that is served with sweet or savory toppings. It is sometimes referred to as Hungarian pizza. Langos is one of the country's beloved snacks which is served in varieties of ways.
Langos was introduced by the Turks when they occupied Hungary.
It is served hot straight from the frying pan rubbed with garlic butter with sprinkle of salt, with shredded Cheese (Sajt), sour cream (Tejföl) for savory versions and for the sweet version, it is sprinkled with "Zimtzucher" (cinnamon sugar) or confectioner's sugar.
It can be eaten anytime of the day, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner or as a snack.
Langos is pronounced as "laan-gosh".
Personal Note: I have no idea that Langos is from Hungary, all the while I thought that this is a food from Austria as I first tasted it during my 3 months stay in Austria in one of the fairs I have attended. I tasted both the savory version with garlic butter and the other one with a drizzle of confectioner's sugar. I actually bought 2 pieces, I ate the savory one for my lunch while roaming around the fairground and the sweet one, I savored at home with a cup of black coffee. I love Langos and the memories it evokes during my time in Austria
Deutsch: Kaisergranat / Español: Cigala / Português: Lagostim / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampo
The Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) is a prized crustacean in global gastronomy, often celebrated for its delicate, sweet flavor and firm texture. Though frequently confused with lobster or prawns, it occupies a distinct culinary niche, particularly in European and Asian cuisines. Its harvesting and preparation are subject to strict sustainability standards due to its ecological significance in marine ecosystems.
Lansones also spelled Lanzones is one of the fruits grown in the Philippines. Its scientific name is Lansium domesticum Correa , a fruit from the family Meliaceae.
Lansones is also known as Langsat. Other common names in the Philippines of Lansones are: Boboa/Bulanan/Bukan (Bisayan); Buahan/Buan (Mbo., Sul.); Kaliboñgan (Mbo.); and Tubua (Bag.).
In India , Lansones is called Longkong and it is called Da Guo Lan Sa in Chinese.
Lansones is popular for its fruit. They are succulent and sweet when it is in season. In the Philippines, Lansones is eaten on hand aftre removing the skin and the seed whihc is quite bitter when accidentally bitten. However, it is said that its fruit flesh may be candied or preserved in syrup which I have never tried.
Laguna, a province south of Manila is famous for its Lansones, but another island in the Mindanao region , the Camiguin Island is more famous for the sweetest Lansones in the Philippines and they even celebrate Lansones Festival to honor the Lanzones fruit grown in abundance on the Island.The festival held during the 3rd week in October