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Bigos, a popular cabbage stew from Poland.

Cabbage stew is a warm and hearty dish made mainly with cabbage. It's a bit like a thick soup, often filled with other yummy vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. Sometimes, people add different kinds of meat, like pork or sausage, to make it even more filling. You might also find potatoes, noodles, or even a touch of apple in some recipes! It's seasoned with herbs, spices, salt, and pepper to give it a great taste.

Cabbage Stew Around the World

Cabbage stew is enjoyed in many countries, and each place has its own special way of making it!

Bigos: Poland's Famous Stew

Bigos is a very popular dish in Poland. It's made with finely chopped meat, often a mix of different kinds, stewed together with sauerkraut (which is fermented cabbage) and fresh shredded cabbage. This tasty stew is also a traditional meal in Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania.

Kapuska: A Balkan Favorite

Kapuska is a traditional cabbage stew found in Balkan cuisine. The name "Kapuska" actually comes from a word in Slavic languages that means "cabbage." It's a simple, comforting dish enjoyed by many.

Kapusta Kiszona Duszona: Another Polish Treat

Kapusta kiszona duszona is another Polish dish. It's made with sauerkraut or fresh cabbage, often cooked with bacon, mushrooms, and onions or garlic. It's a flavorful and warming meal.

Potée: French Countryside Stew

Potée is a term from French cuisine that describes foods cooked in a special earthenware pot. More specifically, it's a soup or stew usually made with pork and vegetables, most often cabbage and potatoes. One very famous type of potée is called choucroute, which is a hearty dish from France.

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