“Wloszczyzna” – it’s not just a tongue twister
Wloszczyzna – Włoszczyzna (spot the difference) Wloszczyzna is a mixture of vegetables used as a base for soups, stews, and other dishes. It is similar to the French mirepoix or the Italian soffritto, and is an essential ingredient in many Polish kitchen dishes. It’s nothing fancy though. In Britain you call it jus stewing vegRead More →
Famous Polish Bigos – Pudliszki
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296151545936 2 jars (450 g each) of interesting food from Poland. Technically it is a ready meal but you can elaborate on it using it as a base. Just fry up some additional slices of a fresh Polish sausage and toast some bread as in the example on pictures. Read More →
Chicken hearts’ goulash
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295967422733 2 jars (450 g each) of interesting food from Poland. Technically it is a ready meal (just to be cooked by bringing it to legal temperature – boiling hot) but I would personally recommend giving it 20-30 minutes of further simmering just to make the meat tender. I have also added some tomato passataRead More →
Groats (Kasze)
What are groats and why they are important in Polish kitchen? Groats are hulled grains that have been minimally processed, making them a nutritious and versatile ingredient in Polish cuisine. Known under the general name of “kasza” these whole foods are much healthier alternatives to starch vegetables or other grain products. In the Polish kitchen,Read More →