Kalach is a yeast-risen bread made throughout Eastern Europe. There are many variants of Kalach Bread. Russia In Russia, it is a loaf made of white flour formed into the shape of a ring. The word Kalach came to mean any kind of white bread in Russian. In Arkhangelsk, on the White Sea, bakers boiled…
Polish Food
Pierogi
Several different culinary traditions in Eastern Europe make filled, cooked dumplings, savoury or sweet. When called Pierogi, the Polish version is being referred to. Pierogi are somewhat like Italian ravioli and like ravioli, they are traditionally served as a separate course. Occasionally they might be served in a broth. They are made from unleavened dough…
Polish Independence Day
The 11th of November is Polish Independence Day. In Poland and wherever there are Polish communities, it is a day for music, dancing, and lots of traditional Polish food.
Uszka
Uszka are small, stuffed soup dumplings made in Poland. They are about 1/3 the size of Pierogi, of a size easy to pick up with your spoon. The dough for the dumplings is made from white flour, egg yolk, a little water, and kneaded until stiff. A filling is prepared, such as lamb or mushroom…
Zwyczajna Sausage
A sausage made from pork cured by smoking. A version of Zwyczajna called “Poultry Zwyczajna” is also now being made by the Konspol company in Poland. It is made from “poultry meat” that is steamed and smoked. “Zwyczajna obk’adowa” is a common breakfast sausage. Language Notes Zwyczajna means common, ordinary in Polish.
Zywiecka Sausage
Zywiecka sausage is a style of sausage made in the southern Zywiec region of Poland; thus its name. It is made from pork, a small amount of beef, and fat, and lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic, then smoked. A version of zywiecka called “chicken zywiecka” is now being made by the Konspol company…