Goulash is a kind of meat dish that is prepared on the basis of meat pieces, onion and pepper, which are stewed with pork fat. It is a must to remember that pepper, which is indispensible in the Hungarian cuisine, was brought to Europe only in the 15th century. Before that time goulash had been prepared without the use of that ingredient. Today it is one of the most popular dishes of the Hungarian cuisine, however, before it became the national dish, it had been the basic meal of peasants and shepherds. The upper class started eating that dish when it was served at wedding receptions. Thanks to such events the dish was becoming more and more popular. There are many varieties of that dish, which vary in kinds of used meat. Goulash is prepared with the use of beef, pork, poultry, fish or venison.
