Sültekhez

Sültekhez is a Hungarian culinary term used to indicate items that are intended to accompany roasted or fried dishes. The expression combines the noun sült (roast or fried dish) with the dative suffix -hez, and it functions as a label in menus, recipes, and food guides to designate suitability or pairing.

In use, sültekhez is typically applied to side dishes, sauces, or garnishes that pair well with sültek. Common formulations include phrases like sültekhez illő köret or sültekhez való savanyúság, which guide diners toward appropriate accompaniments. The term is most often encountered in written culinary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Scope and examples of pairing: typical sültekhez pairings include potatoes (whether roasted or fried), onions, pickles or cucumber salad, and sauces such as garlic or sour cream-based dressings. The phrase helps structure a meal by clarifying that the item is intended to accompany sültek, rather than being a standalone dish.

Relationship to other culinary terms: sültekhez is related to köret (side dish), szósz (sauce), és savanyúság (pickles), all of which commonly appear in lists or sections detailing what to serve with roasted or fried dishes. It is a pragmatic label within Hungarian menus and recipe discourse rather than a standalone dish name.