25 Polish Foods You Need to Try
If you are looking to expand your culinary horizons, Poland has a whole host of traditional dishes that are well worth a try. Polish food is full of flavor, and while it’s not the most popular cuisine worldwide, you should give it a try!
We have rounded up 21 of our favorite Polish food dishes to give you some inspiration for your next dinner. There is no need to bring out the pierogies again for a while.
Bigos
Pronounced: bee-gos

Bigos is a type of stew, sometimes referred to as a hunter’s stew. It is so popular in Poland that it is the national dish.
It traditionally contains mushrooms, potatoes, bacon, spicy Polish sausage, and sauerkraut. There are commonly other meats in the stew too, ranging from pork to rabbit, to venison.
This is a very easy dish to make, but it does take a long time. This is because the hunter’s stew is simmered for hours over a low heat to allow all of the flavors to infuse.
It has been a staple of Polish cuisine since the 17th century and is commonly served alongside slices of bread. According to tradition, you should have a shot of Polish vodka either just before or just after consuming the stew. Read More…