26 Most Popular Polish Foods That Will Amaze You 2022
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Loading... - Jake Martin
- 15 Mar 2022
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The foods do not just deliver the flavor. Most of the time they reflect the tradition or history of the country. As you read through each dish, you will not just discover their tastes but the stories of how they were created. I promise that they will be interesting. Stay tuned!
5 Polish Appetizers For A Delectable Start
A good meal starts with delicious appetizers. Luckily, in Poland, you have plenty of choices. Let me show you what the best ones are.
1. Pierogi (Dumplings)
Pierogi is one of the national Polish recipes. It was brought to the country in the 13th century by either Chinese or European people. But its exact origin is still unexplored. It features dumplings that are stuffed with a sweet or savory filling.
Traditionally, Polish people serve it on Easter and Christmas days. The fillings are often made from cabbage, sauerkraut, or mushroom. In summer, people stuff it with seasonal fruits and berries. Pierogi is so versatile and diverse that you will always get a unique version anytime you try.
Pierogi can be baked, fried, or boiled. But Polish people prefer boiling it and top it with some butter and onions.
Most people are impressed by Pierogi when trying it for the first time.
2. Placki Ziemniaczane (Potato Pancakes)
Every European country has a potato pancake recipe. Of course Poland also has one. Polish potato pancakes are called “Placki Ziemniaczane”. It first became popular in Polish monasteries in the 17th century.
Traditionally, it is made with eggs, wheat, salt, onion, and peppers. But this simple recipe creates delicate and versatile pancakes that can be enjoyed with every dish. Most often, people top it with some sour cream.
During the foreign patritions in the 19th century, Nigerian peasants often used low-quality potatoes to make pancakes so that they could keep it longer. These pancakes are used to replace bread. They also represent the Jewish people who resided in Poland.
Nowadays, Placki is served at Åšwit Plinzy, a celebration held in 2 days in the Rzechta village. People often make giant pancakes, the largest one is 2 meters and 2 centimeters.
Also, they also play a game called “tongue-in-cheek”, which involves throwing spoiled Placki. The longest distance is 29 meters.
3. Befszytk Tatarski (Steak Tartare)
This Mongolian food is a famous appetizer not only in Poland but also in other European countries. It is named after the Tartas, the Mongolian nomadic horsemen. Steak Tartare is incredibly delicious, but it is not for everyone.
Believe it or not, this Polish delicacy is made from raw meat and eggs. It has a fancy and elegant look and a unique taste that you can never find in any other dish. I highly recommend it as a Polish lunch recipe if you can eat raw meat. Its flavor will never be boring.
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4. Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Stuffed cabbage rolls are common in many cuisines. Although many people associated Golabki with Poland, it actually did not come from the country. It is unsure whether it originated in Turkey, Germany, Sweden, or even Russia.
In Poland, Golabki features cabbage wraps filled with minced beef or pork. They are cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, resulting in tender and flavorful rolls that will fit anyone’s appetite.
Golabki is a funny name, it means “dove” in the Ukrainian language, which is a kind of bird, but there is no bird in the ingredient. The Polish adopted that name because in the cuisine of Ukraine, this very same dish is stuffed with dove meat instead.
5. Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Kotlet Schabowy is a variation of the Australian named Wiener Schnitzel. It was brought to Poland in the 19th century. The original version is made from veal, but Polish people use pork instead.
To make this dish, people coat the pork chop in the mixture of all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs and fry it until perfection. Then, they serve it with applesauce and potatoes. Kotlet Schabowy is the top choice for Sunday dinner in Poland.
You can find Kotlet Schabowy at any restaurant across Poland. However, if you want to try the authentic version, come to bar mleczny or milk bar. Read More…
