Hungarian Lecsó Fried Rice | Crispy Leftover Skillet Dish

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Slice or dice the TV peppers, and cut the tomatoes into small cubes. Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds. Fluff the leftover cooked rice from previous days with a fork so the grains separate.

Melt the lard in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add the sliced sausage. Render out its flavorful fat for 2-3 minutes, then add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add the garlic and chopped TV peppers, then fry for 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften slightly. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle in the sweet paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stir well, then add the diced tomatoes.