Beet greens have been scandalously underrated in the world’s kitchens. Quite often, they get discarded even before they get a chance to leave the farm. Not in Poland though.
Here, young beets with their greens are impatiently awaited and eventually, celebrated. As soon as they hit the produce stalls, they’re transformed into a variety of dishes. One of the best ones is this delightful Beet Greens Soup. Served with new potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and fresh herbs, ‘Botwinka’ is the definition of a Polish spring.
Undeniable, pierogi is the most popular Polish food. Pierogi is already plural in Polish (pieróg is singular), but in the US people love to call it pierogis which makes no sense. They are thinly rolled-out dough filled with a variety of fillings, savory or sweet. They could be served as an appetizer, main dish or dessert.Undeniable, pierogi is the most popular Polish food. Pierogi is already plural in Polish (pieróg is singular), but in the US people love to call.