Delicious Foods to Try in Poland!
Pierogi– One of the most famous Polish dishes, which also happens to be the national dish of the country. They’re essentially a dumpling that’s either fried or boiled with various fillings, such as: potato and cheese (most traditional), cabbage, mushrooms, meat. There are also sweet versions with a fruit filling that are served with sour cream and sugar
- Where: Pierogarnia Krakowiacy
Zapiekanka– This dish is similar to a pizza or even an open faced sandwich. Generally some sort of long bread like a baguette is used. it is cut in half and topped with melted cheese, sautéed mushrooms and various toppings to your liking. Lastly ketchup is drizzled on top.
- Where: Plac Nowy in the Kazimierz
Bigos– A slow cooked stew consisting of various meats ( sausage, pork, beef), sauerkraut/ fresh cabbage, prunes and mushrooms.
- Where: Restauracja Sukiennice
Pączki– The Polish doughnut that is filled with plum preserve or rose jam sprinkled with sugar or sometimes a glaze.
- Where: Cukiernia Michałek
Kotlet Schabowy– This dish is similar to schnitzel; thin pork cutlet is breaded and fried served over mashed potatoes.
- Where: Polakowski