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Polish cuisine

During your stay in Poland you will find many special and delicious dishes that you haven't tried before. You will find here some examples that you shouldn't miss when you are in Poland

Polish cuisine is a mixture of Slavic, Jewish and foreign culinary traditions. There are also some Russian, German, Czech and Austrian influences as well as dishes from more distant regions: Italy, France and the Middle East.

Bigos
is a traditional stew typical of Polish and Lithuanian cuisine that many consider the Polish national dish. A savory stew of cabbage and meat, there is no standard recipe, as recipes vary considerably from region to region and from family to family.

Flaki wołowe - beef or pork tripe stew with marjoram.

Breaded pork (Kotlet schabowy) - a pork chop, similar to the Austrian Wiener Schnitzel but usually thicker.

Pierogi ruskie - dumplings, usually filled with sauerkraut and/or mushrooms, meat, potato and/or savory cheese, sweet curd cheese with a touch of vanilla, or blueberries or other fruits, such as cherries or strawberries, and sometimes even apples -- optionally topped with sour cream, and sugar for the sweet versions.

Potato pancakes (Placki ziemniaczane) - potato pancakes usually served with sour cream.

Chicken soup (Rosół z makaronem) is a soup made by boiling chicken parts or bones in water, with various vegetables and flavorings. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear broth, often served with noodles or dumplings, or grains such as rice. Chicken soup has also acquired the reputation of a folk remedy for colds and flus.

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