A guide to traditional Polish cuisine in the region of Podlasie, Eastern Poland
Nestled in northeastern Poland, the Podlasie region is a melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is this more evident than in its cuisine.
Influenced by Polish, Lithuanian, Belarusian, and Tatar traditions, the Polish cuisine here is bold, rustic, and packed with flavor.
So, here goes my list of the best Polish food to try in the Podlasie region, one of the most pristine regions to visit in Poland and home to some of the best Poland foods.
Let’s explore the must-try dishes of the region—that make Podlasie a hidden gem of Polish gastronomy.
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1. Sekacz: Polish Tree Cake
The tree cake (Sekacz) is probably one of the most emblematic dishes of the Podlasie region. Usually only eaten at weddings, you can nowadays find it on many occasions.
This dessert should be at the top of your Polish food list, especially if you have a sweet tooth!
It’s easy to guess where the Polish tree cake got its name from it looks like a tree, spruce with little branches.
Its tall size is impressive, and it looks like a tree with big knots. When you cut it, you will discover excellent layers of dough.
However, the process of making a Sekacz cake tree is particularly tedious. Most people don’t prepare this Polish dessert regularly at home, given the energy and time it demands.
Actually, it takes hours to prepare a Sekacz Polish cake… over the open fire! And now, for one of my favorite Polish food recipes… Sekacz cake!
Sekacz - Tree Cake from Podlasie, Poland
This is one of the oldest traditional Polish recipes but it is definitely a challenge to prepare this at home. Fun fact: Sekacz can last six months!
Ingredients
- 1 kg of butter
- 4 packets of vanilla sugar
- 40 eggs
- 1 kg of flour
- 1 liter of sour cream
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- A traditional Sekacz is made by mixing 1 kg of butter with 4 packets of vanilla sugar until it dissolves. Add the egg yolks from 40 eggs and stir.
- Now, 1 kg of flour is slowly added to the egg yolk mixture and stirred.
- Then, you add 1 liter of sour cream, the juice from two lemons and some aroma, and mix it to get an even batter.
- Keep this batter aside and whisk the egg whites to get a thick, foamy texture. Now, you pour in the egg whites and get a fluffier cake.
- On an open fire or a big oven, the batter is gradually poured on a rolling pin. Baked for over 3 hours! But that’s not enough.
- Let it sit for 5 hours and only then, it solidifies and hardens enough to stand. Voila! You have your traditional Sekacz.
You can serve it plain or drizzle, with chocolate or sugar icing. There is no going back once you try this Polish delicacy! With every layer of this spit cake, you can taste the richness of cream and fresh eggs.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 15550Total Fat: 1184gSaturated Fat: 668gTrans Fat: 41gUnsaturated Fat: 405gCholesterol: 10116mgSodium: 9570mgCarbohydrates: 852gFiber: 32gSugar: 62gProtein: 387g
2. Babka: Polish Potato Pie
You won’t stop eating this one until it’s all gone! Who would have thought that your “simple, always there in the kitchen potatoes” could create culinary wonders?
Our hosts at Siedlisko Soce introduced me to this ‘potato marvel’, and a list of Podlasie cuisine wouldn’t be complete without babka, the famous Polish potato pie.
It can be compared to a dense potato puree with Polish sausages inside and gratinated with bacon and cheese.
This hearty meal can come as a side dish or even as a main course. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to prepare Polish potato pie at home! Here is the recipe for Polish babka.
Fun fact: Babka is often considered the official regional dish of Podlasie, Poland.
Babka: Polish Potato Pie
This dish has become so famous that there even is an annual ‘babka competition’ dedicated just for it. Babka is one of the best Polish dishes you can enjoy when traveling to Podlasie.
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ pounds of potatoes
- 2 onions
- 3 eggs
- diced and fried bacon
- seasonings
Instructions
- Start by grating 2 and ½ pounds of potatoes and wash them with water to remove starch. Push out all the water to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Mix the potatoes with onions, eggs, diced and fried bacon, and seasonings, transfer to a microwavable dish
- Bake them in a preheated oven until completely crispy on top.
- Cut the pie into slices and serve it with cream or dips. You can have this at breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or at any time at all. It’s easy to cook, crispy, savory and a perfect side dish.
This Polish potato pie is creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside and the grated potatoes add a simply addictive texture. This dish is festive as well as a daily meal counterpart.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g
3. Cheese from the Podlasie region
As you travel through Poland, you will come across many traditional cheese varieties.
Such as Oscypek, which is a specialty smoked cheese made from salted sheep milk and is exclusive to the Tatra mountains of Poland.
However, cheese from the Podlasie region in Poland is also very famous. Thanks to its large plains, there is plenty of space for happy goats, cows, and sheep.
Koryciński, also known as Swojski (homemade), is probably the most famous cheese from Eastern Poland.
Originally from Korycin, this cheese is the hallmark of the Podlasie region. On top, Koryciński is considered the oldest yellow cheese in Poland.
It’s made from raw cow milk mixed with salt and rennet and is a hard yellow cheese. When you have a look at the cheese balls, it’s a piece of art!
You can get fresh Korycinski, aged from 2 to 4 days, aged Korycinski, aged from 5 to 14 days, and mature Korycinski cheese, aged from 14 days to a few months.
It’s a ripening cheese, and sometimes, they add tasty black cumin seeds. It has a characteristic shape and grooved texture. It can be made naturally or with herbs and spices.
The Koryciński from the Podlasie region is one of the most popular Polish dishes in the region.
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4. Kartacze: Potato Dumplings
Many meals in the Podlasie region typically have high-calorie yet delicious potato specialties.
The stars of Polish and Podlasie cuisine are, without any doubt, dumplings or, in Polish, pierogi.
They come in all kinds of shapes and flavors. There are sweet and salty varieties!
You can add pierogi to your soup and have it as a side or main dish. This traditional Polish dish can be eaten at any time.
As you travel from region to region, you will find many varieties of dumplings. Also, when you visit the Podlasie region.
The most typical dumplings from Podlasie and its capital, Bialystok, are Kartacze, it is really a famous food in Poland.
Originally from Lithuania, they are made from raw potato dough and filled with tasty, spiced minced meat.
Kartacze is one of my favorite Polish food recipes to make at home. This tasty side dish or even main course can be easily prepared at home. It just requires a bit of time!
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Kartacze : Potato Dumplings, Poland
Kartacze is one of the most authentic Polish recipes you can find out there. It’s comfort food and you will love the diverse flavor. They are considered some of the best Polish meat dumplings.
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes
- 600g minced meat
- 2 onions
- seasoning of your likes
Instructions
- Kartacze are made by grinding the potatoes, remove excess water and starch and season with salt and pepper.
- For the stuffing, mix minced meat with onions and seasoning of your likes.
- Make balls with the potato dough, stuff them with meat, cover them with dough and give them any shape you like.
- Put the kartacze in boiling salted water and serve them hot with soup.
There also exist kartacze varieties stuffed with cabbage, mushrooms or cheese.
5. Pierogi: Polish Dumplings
If you have only one dish on your must try Polish foods list, it should be pierogi.
Pierogi (Polish dumplings) were my favorite and best food in Poland when traveling to Podlasie.
This recipe is a hit among the locals and travelers equally. It is one of the reasons why Eastern Poland is a must-visit.
Some even consider pierogi as the most popular Polish food. These little dumplings can be either sweet or savory and come in various fillings. Only your imagination can limit them!
They are delicious, and you won’t be able to keep your hands off them. There are almost infinite variations of pierogi.
For a traditional pierogi recipe, the dough is made by mixing wheat flour with boiling water.
Set it aside for 5 minutes, add cold water to the dough crumble, mix it, cover it with a cotton cloth, and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Then add half a teaspoon of vegetable oil and knead the dough. Roll out the dough and cut circles.
The filling really is your playground! For sweet pierogi stuffing, you can use a thick marmalade. Or why not cut fresh strawberries and blueberries?
Then, add sugar to a bowl with strawberries and mix gently. Don’t add sugar to blueberries.
Now, lay the blueberries, sugar, and strawberries on the dough circles, fold the pierogi, and press the ends together. Put them in boiling water with a pinch of salt and oil.
Take out the pierogi and serve them with cream, yogurt, or fruit. It’s different and just the right mix between salty and sweet!
These are tiny packets of joy and great comfort food and are considered Polish national food. Polish pierogi can be eaten as a Polish main dish or as a side dish.
Are you traveling to Podlasie and want to know more about pierogi? Then, I recommend the dumpling workshop in “Polana Zubra.” It’s great fun, and you’ll learn a lot!
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6. Anthill Cake
This has become one of my favorite desserts! Sweets from Podlasie have become more and more popular all over Poland. It’s perfect with morning coffee and evening tea.
What makes the anthill cake so special?
First, its name! Indeed, the cake looks like an anthill. This sweet treat has Lithuanian origins, but you can find it all over the Bialowieza forest.
Do you want to make an anthill cake at home? It’s delicate work but feasible.
The dough is fried into crisp strips and arranged in several layers to make it look like a cone. Mix flour, eggs, and water for the dough. Knead the dough till it’s non-sticky, roll it out, and make it paper-thin.
Cut it into rectangles of different sizes and fry it until golden. For the topping, mix water, honey, poppy seeds, almonds, raisins, and white sugar and cook it for 30 minutes.
Start building your anthill, pour all the topping, and after it cools down, you have your ‘anthill cake.’ What makes it unique? The fried dough remains crisp even after you add the icing.
This local recipe is popular during all celebrations, and it is handed down from generation to generation.
It’s a cake with a twist and only the simplest of ingredients from your kitchen can be used to make it. Pamper yourself and your family with this Polish delicacy, and it will become an instant hit.
When looking for Polish dessert recipes or traditional Polish desserts, the anthill cake is thus definitely a must.
7. Warm Polish Soups
An essential part of any Polish meal is the soup. When you think about having a delicious bowl of yummy soup, Poland has a wide variety of them, from traditional to modern flavors.
Your visit to Poland, particularly Podlasie, will never be complete if you do not test some of their popular soups.
The best part of these soups is that they are all freshly made with the finest Polish meats and locally harvested vegetables. Anything can end up in soup!
Rosol is a Polish chicken noodle soup prepared with thin vegetable noodles added to a hot mix of pre-boiled carrots, parsley, onions, and chicken thigh meat.
Herbs, spices, and salt are added to this popular, traditional Polish soup.
Flaki, made of strips of beef stomach seasoned with marjoram and bay leaves, with added vegetables, is yet another popular soup. Żurek is an intense Polish soup made from rye and ham.
Barszcz czerwony is another popular soup that includes mini pierogi and bread on the side.
Polish soups are some of the best Polish food out there. You shouldn’t miss them when traveling to Podlasie, Eastern Poland.
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8. Cold Polish soups
I was told that for a Polish home, no meal is served without soup!
A hot bowl of soup in chilly weather can always make you happy, but how often do you crave a refreshing soup in the summer?
Don’t worry; the Polish found a way to have soups, even in summer. But some of the most traditional food of Poland is a cold, pink soup!
I am talking about the surprisingly refreshing test of Chlodnik, the cold beet soup.
Beet soup, also known as borscht is a popular food in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. Chlodnik is the chilled version.
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Chlodnik - Cold Borscht Soup from Poland
It’s easy to prepare and brings some parts of Podlasie to your home. This soup is a perfect fusion of beets and cucumbers with yogurt, sour cream, kefir, or buttermilk and with an incredibly intense pink hue.
Ingredients
- 3 beets
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 medium yogurt
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 500ml kefir
- 500ml buttermilk
- 4 radishes
Instructions
- Mix beet sourdough with sour cream and yogurt.
- Make some fresh beet juice and add it.
- Add as many vegetables as you want to your soup. You can go with dill, chives, parsley,…
- Add chopped cucumber and radishes
- Leave the choldnik to mature in a cool place for 2 to 3 hours.
- Serve it with slices of boiled eggs
- voila; you have your authentic Polish cold soup.
Notes
When looking for traditional Polish dishes, the cold soups from Podlasie are definitely a must-eat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 8g
9. Polish Drinks
When it comes to popular liquid beverages, Poland has a lot to offer! And Podlasie, thanks to its vast agricultural land, even more!
From exquisite soft drinks to mind-blowing alcoholic beverages, Polish drinks are varied and flavourful. In bars, you will find a wide range of quality beer, which Poland is famous for.
Beer has been brewed in Poland from the very beginning of the country. Coming in many types, beer is the popular choice among tourists and natives alike.
The most popular bars are lagers, but go ahead and have a sip of various types of beer, which you can enjoy on a tour.
You will get a plethora of choices to discover new brands. In recent years, many traditional breweries have opened, putting quality over quantity.
However, this has changed a lot. You will, of course, also find a wide diversity of cocktails in good bars.
The popularity of wine only grew in the past decade in Poland, but you’ll be amazed by the quality.
Nalewka is a very unique Polish alcoholic beverage, a tincture-like drink.
It contains 40-45% alcohol and is made through the maceration of vodka or spirit with herbs, fruits, roots, spices, sugar or honey. To achieve the best taste, Nalewka needs to age.
If you do not drink alcohol, don’t worry! There are plenty of other, non-alcoholic Polish drinks to choose from! Polish people do not really prefer cocktails. They generally opt for pure alcohol or wine.
One of the most typical (and healthy) Polish soft drinks is kompot. It is a sweet beverage served both hot and cold. It is made by cooking fruit in water with added sugar.
The fruits used are most often apples, apricots, peaches, rhubarb, and various types of berries or cherries.
It is regarded as the real taste of a Polish home. A seasonal, unique type prepared for Christmas from dried fruit is kompot z suszu.
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10. Polish Vodka with Bison Grass
Most people may vote for vodka as not the most interesting booze, and flavored vodkas tend to do even worse.
But even if you are not a huge friend of vodka, there is a local produce from Podlasie, Eastern Poland that you must try!
I am talking about Zubrowka, a very old Polish Bison grass vodka!
Originating from the 16th century, the vodka comes with a unique, really nutty, and almondy vanilla aroma, paired with a little spicy flavor.
Quite distinct, as with most vodkas, you usually don’t smell anything at all!
You can recognize the Zubrowka vodka by the distinctive blade of bison grass in every bottle. It gives the vodka its particular taste.
Northeastern Poland is a land of lush green pastures, picturesque villages, and the stomping ground of the continent’s heaviest land animal, the European bison.
These beasts have given their name to the food they eat. Bison grass is a plant prized for centuries for its taste and its supposed aphrodisiac qualities.
But to almost everyone on earth, it’s indistinguishable from ordinary grass. Just a few local families know how to spot it. A closely guarded secret handed down through generations.
As the name says, this slightly colored bison grass extract is added to flavor the bison-grass vodka. The Polish city of Bialystok produces 76,000 pints of Zubrowka a day.
It mixes particularly well with apple juice which is sort of this signature serve that they recommend.
Unlike most vodka, which is generally flavorless, the bison-grass vodka has a grassy, woodsy flavor with a powerful whiff of vanilla and almond.
Its wild complexity makes it a fascinating combo for all sorts of ingredients. Some even use it as a topping for ice-creams!
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11. Tatra Beer
Tatra Beer is made by the Żywiec Brewery, one of the most famous Polish beer brands.
The beer is sold in most bars and restaurants and is often drank alongside traditional Polish meals. It is a Pale Lager.
The beer is likely named after the famous Tatra Mountains, which are situated to the south along the Slovakian border.
If interested in how Tatra beer is made, the Żywiec Brewery is located in Żywiec, Poland, and the museum is open to the public.
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12. Flaki Polish Soup
This traditional Polish food can sometimes be off-putting to visitors. But if you take a chance, you might find it’s some of the best Polish food you try!
Flaki is the Polish word for guts but is also used to refer to ‘tripe’ soups in Poland. This meat stew is delicious and is an important ingredient in many Polish food recipes.
Flaki soup is one of the most famous dishes in Poland; you can find it on most Polish restaurant menus.
Although Flake soup is a popular Polish traditional food throughout the country, the way it is made varies by region, and many consider it one of their regional foods.
13. Polish Rosol: Chicken Noodle Soup
This is another tasty traditional Polish soup and one of the best Polish foods if you are unwell.
Many of us grew up eating chicken noodle soup when ill, and this is the Polish equivalent.
Rosol can be made with many different types of meat, although the most common meat is chicken.
But as with many Polish food favorites, it has adapted to include different meats depending on what is available.
Other varieties, such as hunter’s rosol, are made from different game meats and juniper berries, while royal rosol is made using three different meats and root vegetables.
This traditional Poland food is served with capellini pasta or other thing noodles. However, some prefer this famous Polish food without the noodles.
No matter what recipe is used, rosol is never made with pork as the broth must be clear in Polish cuisine.
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14. Bigos: Hunter’s Stew
One favorite food in Poland that truly embodies the soul of Polish cuisine is bigos.
Known as “hunter’s stew,” Bigos is a hearty dish that is a slow-cooked medley of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, smoked meats, and wild mushrooms—flavors that deepen over time, making it even better the next day.
In Podlasie, the local twist comes from adding wild mushrooms and a generous helping of smoked sausage, creating a deep, earthy aroma that lingers in the air.
This dish is not rushed; in fact, the longer it sits, the better it gets, making bigos a staple at family gatherings and winter feasts.
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15. Kindziuk
If you’re a fan of dry-cured meats, then you have to try kindziuk—a specialty of eastern Podlasie with deep Lithuanian roots.
This traditional food in Poland is aged for months until it develops a firm texture and a bold, peppery flavor.
Each slice reveals a marbled masterpiece packed with the richness of seasoned pork and the unmistakable taste of time, making this one of the famous foods in Poland.
Traditionally enjoyed in thin slices alongside dark bread and a sip of something strong, kindziuk is the kind of delicacy that commands respect—simple yet full of character, just like the region itself.
16. Tatar Czebureki: Crimean Tatars
Podlasie’s Tatar heritage shines through in czebureki, golden-fried turnovers that deliver the perfect balance of crispy and juicy in every bite.
These handheld delights, stuffed with spiced minced meat, are a reminder of the region’s deep multicultural roots with this foods in Poland.
Bite into one fresh from the fryer, and the contrast between the flaky crust and the savory, seasoned filling is nothing short of addictive.
Often found at local fairs or hidden gem eateries, czebureki is best enjoyed with a side of pickled vegetables or a tangy yogurt sauce.
It’s one of my favorite and most delicious Polish food.
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17. Schabowy: Breaded Pork Cutlet
You simply can’t talk about Polish cuisine without mentioning schabowy, Poland’s beloved breaded pork cutlet and one of the most Poland famous food.
It’s often compared to schnitzel, but in Podlasie, it’s made extra special by using high-quality, locally sourced pork and frying it in butter for maximum flavor.
There’s something deeply nostalgic about the first bite—the crunch of the breading, the tender pork within, the flavors of home.
18. Pierekaczewnik
One of the best Polish delicacies is a dish as mesmerizing as its name, pierekaczewnik is a true showstopper in Podlasie’s culinary lineup.
This unique Tatar-inspired pasty is a masterpiece of thin, hand-stretched dough layered with spiced meat (usually beef or lamb) and curled into an oval spiral before baking.
Traditionally prepared for special occasions, pierekaczewnik is a true testament to Podlasie’s diverse culinary heritage, offering a balance of texture and spice.
What makes the food of Podlasie so different from the rest of Poland?
Well, it’s the unique cultural mix and its location on a border zone that has seen many cultures from all over Europe coming and going.
All of them have left their traces, which can be observed in the languages and temples but mostly on the restaurants’ menu cards.
Indeed, the melting pot of Polish, Lithuanian, Russian, Belarussian, Ukrainian, Jewish, and Tartan cultures is reflected in the Podlasie cuisine.
But even more distant cultures influenced the Podlasie cuisine, such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, etc. Making the traditional food of Poland’s Podlasie region truly unique and delicious!
This pristine and somehow wild region has many tempting and scrumptious traditional cuisines up its sleeves.
Some of them are nowadays considered the most famous Polish food, such as pierogi or tasty, cold soups.
In Poland traditional food is available everywhere, so I want to share the best Polish foods so you know where to start.
Podlasie has numerous sweet and savory items to offer that I will share with you in this list of Polish famous food.
It is nearly impossible not to fall in love with the food from Poland, so I hope you enjoy this mouthwatering introduction to Podlasie Polish cuisine.
Because you’ll definitely be hungry after reading this post, I have also included a few traditional Polish food recipes for some of the best Polish food dishes!
In case you travel to Podlasie, don’t forget to read about the things to do near the Bialowieza forest.
Enjoy your meal, ehm… the post!
Extra: Where to Eat Traditional Polish Foods in Podlasie
So now that you know what is the best Polish food to eat, you probably want to know where you can get all these delicious traditional Polish meals.
Here are a few of my favorite restaurants in the Podlasie region.
- Stoczek 1929: the oldest restaurant in Bialowieza, serving amazing traditional Polish foods with a refined touch. Many wild game dishes and large local beverages menus, including beers from Belarus, Lithuania, and Russia.
- Restauracja Parkowa: set in the National Park Visitor Center. It has a large beverage menu card and it serves traditional Polish meals (also for kids).
- Restauracja Starowka: this charming, small restaurant is located in the neighbor town Hajnowka. It serves seasonal cuisine with local ingredients. The portions are huge and lunch is a delight!
- Carska, the Tsar restaurant in Bialowieza: located in a unique setting (the former train station of the Russian Tsar), Carska restaurant probably serves the finest food in the Bialowieza Forest. The setting alone is well worth a visit and I loved to explore Polish traditional food with a refined, almost gastronomic touch. It’s heaven for gourmets!
I hope you enjoyed my selection of the best Polish food from Podlasie and that this article encourages you to explore this fascinating region on your own!
Have you been? Or are you planning to go? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment form.
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Short FAQ
What food is Poland famous for?
Probably some of the most famous Polish food is sekacz and pierogis. Sekacz is a layered pastry cake traditionally eaten at weddings. Pierogis are dumplings which can have many different fillings from cheese and mushrooms to almost any kind of meat. Cold beet soup (chlodnik) is also a very famous Polish dish.
What is Polish food like?
Polish cuisine is very hearty and warm. As with most European cuisines, the traditional food of Poland has a lot of meat, especially game meat. Polish food predominantly uses spices like parsley, dill, marjoram horseradish, and paprika and favors root vegetables like carrots, beets, and celery.
What do Polish people eat for breakfast?
What Polish people eat for breakfast is similar to the rest of Europe: bread and butter or cheese, eggs and some kind of meat – typically sausage or ham. However, sometimes babka, a potato pie, is also eaten, particularly as leftovers.
What are top 10 Polish foods?
The top foods from Poland include Sekacz (Polish Tree cake), Pierogi (dumplings), Bigos (hunter’s stew), Kindziuk (sausage), Babka (polish potato pie), Schabowy (breaded pork cutlet), Kartacze (potato dumplings), Polish Rosol (Chicken Noodle Soup), Tatar Czebureki (Crimean Tatars) and Tatra Beer.
What are famous Polish dishes?
Famous Polish foods include sekacz, pierogi, and babka.
How to say food in Polish?
The word for food in Polish is “jedzenie.” There are many Poland dishes to try.
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I didn’t know a lot about Polish food, and even less about food from the Podlasie region. I love learning about new places through the food though. The Polish tree cake does look really hard to make, but tasty too! I have had Pierogis before, but never knew they could also be made sweet. I always go for the sweet treats 🙂
Many thanks for your kind comment. Podlasie is such a pristine place and the food alone is well worth to visit this place. The pierogis are my favorite food too! 🙂
These dishes look absolutely amazing. I will be visiting Poland for the first time next month, so definitely trying some of these. The pierogi look particularly good !
Many thanks for your kind comment. Indeed the food from Podlasie is to die for! It’s hearty but still healthy and super tasty! The pierogi are my favorite too! 🙂
Poland has been on my list for a while. I really want to try pierogis in Poland! I’ll have to seek out a few other foods after seeing your photos! The tree cake looks almost too beautiful to eat. I’ve had borscht before but not chodnik so I would definitely like to try it as well. Everything looks delicious!
Many thanks for your sweet comment! Oh I had serious pierogi craving before going back to Poland. The tree cake was really intriguing…and it takes hours to prepare it! The food alone is reason enough to visit Poland.
Wow, the Podlasie food is a mix of so many cultures. It is bound to be interesting! All the dishes look amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipes as well. Polish Tree Cake and Pierogi looks interesting. I think I am going to try make Pierogi at home. The Tree Cake looks difficult to prepare!
Dear Amrita, many thanks for your kind comment. Indeed, the tree cake is quite a challenge. But all the food in Eastern Poland, the Podlasie region is very intricate If you are a foodie, you’ll definitely be very happy in Podlasie.
I am a total ignoramus as far as Podlasie cuisine or even Polish cuisine, in general, is concerned. So this post was indeed a revelation to me. One thing that immediately struck me was the colourful nature of the cuisine. Each of these dishes looks so beautiful and colourful, the pink soup, for example, looks so ravishing. The Polish tree cake is another dish that had my complete attention.
Yes, I am absolutely on your side for this! The food of Podlasie looks very colorful and very photogenic. On top, it’s tasty and healthy at the same time. I can only recommend visiting Podlasie and enjoy and those delicious meals!
I never knew about so many Polish dishes to try out in Podlasie region. That Sekacz a tree cake looks very unique and beautiful and I hope its taste must be also great. Also the baked potato pie – Babka looks great and I would try it at home. With your authentic culinary dishes from Podlasie region, you have provided recipes which looks very easy to make it at home. Thanks for providing great recipes of all these unique dishes.
Many thanks for your kind comment Yukti. Indeed, the food alone in Podlasie is a reason to visit this beautiful region in Eastern Poland. It’s such an intriguing mix of cultures. It’s tasty and healthy at the same time. Babka was one of my favorites too!
All I can say, most of these food will make good friends with my belly. lol. The Secacz looks so interesting and I know I won’t be able to make it at home. Take a lot of times! I like pierogi and we always stopped at a Polish Restaurant in Pittsburgh every time we went home for Christmas. That’s where I tried my first Flaki. I thought only Asian people eat beef stomach. 🙂 I will see if they have Babka and Anthill Cake next time we go home.
Oh lucky you that you have a Polish restaurant so closeby! I can only recommend visiting Podlasie and enjoy those meals first-hand. I am obsessed with pierogis as well! 🙂
The Polish Pot Pie looks amazing!! I’ve never really tried Polish food, but now I really want to! It sounds divine!
Many thanks for your kind comment! The food of Podlasie Eastern Poland is simply heaven! Healthy and tasty at the same time. It’s definitely a reason to visit this pristine region.