Świętokrzyskie cuisine facts for kids

Świętokrzyskie cuisine is the name for all the special foods and dishes that come from the Świętokrzyskie region in Poland. It's a type of Polish food, with some influences from the nearby Galicia area. You'll find many tasty dishes that are unique to this part of Poland!

Delicious Świętokrzyskie Dishes

Sweet Treats and Baked Goods

Chałka is a braided sweet bread, often eaten for breakfast or dessert.

• Burocorz bogoryjski - This is an oval-shaped, slightly sweet bread. It has a hint of beet in it, which gives it a unique flavor.
• Gryska - An oval-shaped wheat bread that tastes a little bit salty. It's simple but delicious.
• Krówka opatowska (Opatów krówka) - These are chewy, milk-based candies. They have a tiny touch of vanilla and have been made since 1980.
• Pączek opatowski (Opatów pączek) - A traditional Polish doughnut made from yeast dough. It's usually filled with plum marmalade or a rose-flavored filling.
• Piernik z żytniej mąki (piernik from rye flour) - A rich, creamy gingerbread made with rye flour. It's sweetened with honey and spiced with different roots.
• Szczodroki - These are small, crescent-shaped rolls made from yeast dough and śmietana (a type of sour cream).
• Wólecka chałka pleciona - A special braided bread from Wola Wiśniowska. It's very creamy and has four strands braided together, making it look fancy.

Hearty Soups

• Fitka kazimierska - A traditional soup from Kazimierza County. It's made with potatoes, vegetables, pork rind, barley kasza (groats), and tomato purée.
• Jacentowski barszcz z kapustą - This is a classic barszcz (beetroot soup) from Jacentów. It's served with cabbage in it.
• Zalewajka świętokrzyska - A popular Polish sour rye soup, similar to żurek. It includes diced potatoes, kiełbasa (sausage) or smoked bacon, onion, and pork rind.

Fish Dishes

• Rytwiański karp w galarecie (Rytwiany carp in aspic) - This dish features carp from Rytwiany. The fish is cooked and then set in a savory jelly, called aspic.

Pork and Beef Dishes

Kugiel is a potato dish often served with meat.

• Dzionie rakowskie - A type of kaszanka (blood sausage) made from pork or beef intestines. It looks a bit like a meat pâté.
• Kaszanka szarbianka - Another kaszanka variety, this one is made with groat kasza inside pork intestines.
• Kiełbasa łosieńska - A traditional smoked kiełbasa (sausage) from Łosień.
• Kiełbasa radoszycka - This kiełbasa from Radoszyce is special because of its long shape and distinct orange color.
• Kiełbasa swojska opatwowska (homemade Opatów kiełbasa) - A homemade kiełbasa from Opatów. It has a lovely oak smoke flavor, with hints of garlic and pepper.
• Kiełbasa swojska wąchocka hycowana (homemade Wąchock kiełbasa) - This kiełbasa from Wąchock has a strong alder and birch smoke taste, along with a heavy garlic flavor.
• Kiełbasa z Pacanowa - A traditional kiełbasa from Pacanów, known for its aromatic garlic taste.
• Polędwica tradycyjna z Wąchocka - A traditional sirloin cut of meat from Wąchock.

Stews, Vegetable, and Potato Dishes

• Farsz z kaszy gryczanej - This is a groat kasza (buckwheat groats) stuffing. It's a traditional side dish from the village of Małyszyn Dolny.
• Kugiel - A dish similar to noodles, but made from potatoes. It's often served with meat.
• Prazoki - A dish similar to kluski (dumplings). It's made from boiled potatoes and steamed flour, then served with fatback and onion.
• Rakowiski ziemniak pieczony - A baked potato dish that comes from the village of Dębno. It has a naturally sweet taste.
• Słupiański siekaniec dworski - This dish is like a rouladen (rolled meat) that is sliced into pieces about 1.5 cm thick. It includes gentian and groat kasza (buckwheat groats).
• Żabieckie gały - Small, round kluski (dumplings) served with speck (cured pork fat) and bacon lard.