Polish Cuisine

Polish Food & Recipes

Discover traditional Polish dishes, recipes, and culinary traditions from the heart of Poland.

Kopytka: Polish Potato Gnocchi

opytka, whose name charmingly translates to "little hooves," are Polis potato dumplings similar to Italian gnocchi. These small, pillow-soft dumplings get their name from their distinctive shape—sho...

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Kotlet Schabowy

otlet schabowy is Poland's answer to the schnitzel - a tender, breaded por cutlet that's crispy on the outside and juicy inside. This is arguably Poland's most popular everyday main dish, served in ...

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Krem

rem in Polish cuisine refers to a family of silky, rich cream desserts smooth, luxurious custards and cream-based sweets that have delighted Polish palates for generations. Unlike simple whipped cr...

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Kremówka

remówka, also known as napoleonka papieska (papal cream cake), is one o Poland's most beloved pastries - a thick, generous layer of rich vanilla custard cream sandwiched between two layers of crispy...

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Krówki

rówki, literally translating to "little cows," are beloved Polish milk fudg candies with a distinctive creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, caramelized milk flavor. These small, individually...

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Krupnik: Poland's Ancient Barley Soup

rupnik is one of Poland's oldest and most nourishing soups, a thick, golde broth studded with pearl barley, vegetables, and meat. This comforting soup has been a staple of Polish cuisine for nearly ...

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Kutia: Christmas Wheat Berry Pudding

utia is a traditional sweet grain pudding made from wheat berries, popp seeds, honey, and nuts, served as the first dish of the Polish Christmas Eve feast (Wigilia). This ancient preparation, with o...

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Makowiec

akowiec is one of Poland's most iconic and beloved pastries - a rolled yeas cake filled with a sweet, rich poppy seed filling. This traditional dessert is particularly associated with Christmas and ...

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Mazurek

azurek is a distinctive Polish Easter dessert - a flat, shortbread-styl cake topped with colorful decorations, nuts, dried fruits, and various sweet toppings. Unlike tall layer cakes, mazurek is cha...

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Miód Pitny: Poland's Ancient Honey Mead

iód pitny, Poland's traditional honey mead, is one of the oldest alcoholi beverages in Polish history, predating both beer and vodka by centuries. This fermented honey drink, ranging from sweet to s...

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