Knysza facts for kids
Knysza with vegetables, roasted onion, cutlet and sauce.
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| Type | Fast food |
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| Course | Main, fast food |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Dough: sponge cake Filling: vegetables, cutlet, sauce |
Knysza is a popular type of fast food from Poland. It is a very large bread roll filled with many different ingredients. You can think of it like a giant, delicious sandwich! It is especially famous in the city of Wrocław.
What is Knysza?
The bread used for Knysza is a special kind of sweet yeast bun. This bun is cut in half. Sometimes, it is even grilled a little bit first. After that, it is filled with lots of yummy things. These can include fresh vegetables, a cutlet (which is a piece of meat), and plenty of tasty sauce.
Types of Knysza
The first and most traditional Knysza is a vegetarian version. It is called "knysza with vegetables." This type has only fresh vegetables inside the bread roll. You will find white and red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, and canned corn. It is then covered generously with garlic sauce, mayonnaise, or a spicy sauce. Finally, it is sprinkled with roasted onion.
There are also other kinds of Knysza. Some have meat, like a cutlet, chicken, or sausage. You can even find a version with cheese!
Where is Knysza Popular?
Knysza is most popular in the Polish city of Wrocław. This meal became very well-known and loved there in the 1990s. Many people in Wrocław enjoy Knysza as a quick and filling meal.
