The most popoular Polish dish are so-called 'pierogi'.These are dumplings with various fillings. Ever felt shy and overwhelmed with the choice? Don’t worry, we got you! Find a short description of the most popular Polish pierogi below.
- ‘Pierogi ruskie’ - this is one of the most traditional polish dishes. Dumplings are filled with potatoes, cottage cheese and onion. Even though it might seem scary, these are delicious, soft-inside dumplings. You will not regret trying this dish!
- ‘Pierogi z kapustą i grzybami’ - these are dumplings filled with Sauerkraut and various mushrooms. These dumplings are most popular during the Christmas season, being one of the most popular dishes on the 24th December.
- ‘Pierogi z mięsem’ - something for meat lovers! These are filed with various types of meat, depending on the place. You can get them filled with duck, chicken or beef.
Remember that you can always have your pierogi prepared in various ways - you can get them straight from boiling water so the crust is soft or you can have them extra fried on butter or on some lard for extra crunch!