Having tasted traditional Polish cuisine, many will see elements of neighbouring countries, namely Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Germany: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania and Germany. As for Poland itself, its national cuisine is characterized by variety and nourishment of dishes. Let's find out which of the Polish dishes are considered to be the most popular.
As they say here, "Proszę do stołu, panowie!" Below is a list of the most popular Polish dishes:
- Every feast begins with soup. One of the most unusual ones is Ćwikła. It includes goose blood, offal, dried fruits, vegetables, and spices.
- Among the national dishes of Poland, we can mention Żurek — a sour rye soup with the addition of smoked meats, roots, spices, and always eggs.
- Bigos is considered a traditional Polish main course. There are many variations, but the main ingredients typically include stewed cabbage, mushrooms, smoked meats, spices, and wine.
- Polish cuisine is also renowned for its fish dishes. The most popular among them is carp Polish-style. The uniqueness of this dish is that the head is served separately.
- Polish cuisine is not complete without dishes made from cod, trout, and salmon. Among them, you can find fish meatballs with pickles and hunter's fish soup.
- The most popular Polish side dish is kopytka, which are dumplings shaped like horseshoes. And of course, there's frytki, which are French fries.
- Polish cuisine doesn't disappoint dessert lovers. When visiting one of the numerous cafes in the country, be sure to try mazurka, a fruit-filled shortcake, or faworki, which are thin pastries.
The traditional beverages in Poland are fruit kissel and kvass. If you prefer stronger drinks, various infusions are popular here. The locals also enjoy brandy, beer, and vodka.
