Cuisine in Poland

Bigos

Hunter's stew simmering various meats and sauerkraut for extended time.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Sauerkraut, Pork, Sausage, Mushrooms, Plums

Pierogi

Half-moon shaped boiled dumplings. Fillings vary from meat, mushrooms, cheese to blueberries.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Eggs, Cottage cheese, Ground meat

Żurek

Sour white sausage soup made with fermented rye liquid.

• Region: Silesia and others
• Main ingredients: Rye sour liquid, White sausage, Eggs, Marjoram

Gołąbki

Home-cooked dish of cooked rice and ground meat wrapped in cabbage and simmered in tomato sauce.

• Region: Eastern region
• Main ingredients: Cabbage, Ground pork, Rice, Tomato puree

Pączki

Jam-filled fried donuts eaten on Fat Thursday.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Egg yolks, Rose hip jam, Yeast

Barszcz

Crimson soup based on beets. Served with uszka or pierogi.

• Region: Eastern region
• Main ingredients: Beets, Broth, Garlic, Dill

Kotlet schabowy

Pork loin cutlet. Typically served with mashed potatoes and cabbage salad.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Pork loin, Breadcrumbs, Eggs, Butter

Salceson

Spiced pork skin aspic.

• Region: Masovia
• Main ingredients: Pig's feet, Gelatin, Pepper, Garlic

Oscypek

Smoked sheep's milk cheese. Lightly grilled and served with cranberry sauce.

• Region: Tatra Mountain foothills
• Main ingredients: Sheep's milk cheese, Salt, Wooden mold

Kapusta po mazowiecku

Sweet and sour side dish of stewed apples and cabbage.

• Region: Masovia
• Main ingredients: Cabbage, Apples, Cloves