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Bigos is the national dish of Poland, the hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, sausage and forest mushrooms. Our Bigos recipe shows how to make it at home, and it is one of 143 authentic Polish recipes waiting below.

The Most Famous Polish Dishes

  1. Bigos

    Bigos is sauerkraut, fresh cabbage and several kinds of meat cooked down over days. It is reheated repeatedly, and each reheating is held to improve it. Polish households make it …

  2. Sernik

    Discover Sernik, one of Poland's best-loved desserts. This traditional cheesecake pairs a wonderfully creamy quark filling with a crisp, buttery biscuit base, and the result is …

  3. Żurek

    Discover Żurek, the tangy sour rye soup that stands proudly among Poland's best-loved dishes. Built on a fermented sourdough starter, potatoes and hearty sausage, it delivers a …

  4. Pierogi

    Discover Pierogi, the beloved filled dumplings that stand at the very heart of Polish cooking. These tender parcels of dough wrap around a whole world of fillings, from savoury …

  5. Mizeria

    Cool, creamy and wonderfully refreshing, Mizeria with soured cream is Poland's answer to a summer cucumber salad. Crisp cucumbers are folded through a velvety dressing of soured …

  6. Pączki

    Meet Pączki, the plump, filled doughnuts that Poland adores. With their airy yeast dough and generous heart of fruity jam, these little treats are pure indulgence. Traditionally …

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National Dish Poland: Pierogi (Recipe)

Discover Pierogi, the beloved filled dumplings that stand at the very heart of Polish cooking. These tender parcels of dough wrap …

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What is the national dish of Poland?

The national dish of Poland is bigos, the hunter's stew of sauerkraut, sausage and forest mushrooms. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 142 more authentic Polish recipes.

What food is Poland famous for?

Beyond bigos, Poland is famous for dishes like Sernik, Żurek and Pierogi. This page collects 143 authentic Polish recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.