tejszínnel

Tejszínnel is a Hungarian term used in culinary contexts to mean "with cream." It is formed from tejszín (cream) plus the instrumental suffix -nel, indicating that cream is present or added to the dish. The phrase commonly appears in recipes and on menus to describe preparation or presentation.

In recipes, tejszínnel signals that the dish includes dairy cream in the sauce, dressing, or finishing step. It can apply to soups, sauces, vegetables, or meats that are enriched with cream, and may imply a smoother, richer texture. The exact type of cream (heavy cream, half-and-half, or whipping cream) depends on the recipe.

Nutritional and culinary notes: cream adds fat, calories, and emulsified texture, and can affect flavor and mouthfeel. When cooking with tejszínnel, heat management is important to prevent curdling; tempering the cream or adding it toward the end is common practice. The term is distinct from tejszín used as an ingredient in other forms such as whipped cream.

Related terms include tejszín (cream), tejföl (sour cream), and habtejszín (whipped cream), which appear in Hungarian culinary language to describe similar dairy-based preparations.