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The Best Traditional Polish Foods To Eat

Gołąbki

Polish gołąbki consists of boiled cabbage stuffed with rice and pork or beef or both. In Poland, most will serve this dish with tomato sauce and a few vegetables on the side.

Pierogi

Next on our list is the famed Polish pierogi. They're dumplings made from flour and filled with either meat or cheese.

Kielbasa

The famed Kielbasa sausage literally goes with any food you get in Poland, and is often served with honey mustard dip.

Kaszanka

The blood sausage known as kaszanka is one of the more popular dishes in Poland, and can be found in any market square whenever a festival is happening.

Zapiekanka

Another one of the more traditional Polish foods is the zapiekanka. It's a loaf of bread that is served with sauteed mushrooms, cheese, and ham.

Gulasz

The next traditional dish on our list is the beef stew known as gulasz. It consists of classic beef, red bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, sea salt, and garlic.

Barszcz

Next up is the traditional Polish soup known as barszcz. It's a beetroot soup that also includes red onion, red wine vinegar, and garlic.

Żurek

It consists of boiled eggs, bacon, slices of kielbasa, and boiled eggs mixed with sour cream to make it extra flavorful.

Kotlet schabowy

The Polish traditionally eat a lot of meat as part of their diet, and the kotlet schabowy is proof of this. Similar to the pork schnitzel.