Podlaskie cuisine facts for kids

Podlaskie cuisine is a special way of cooking from the Podlaskie region in Poland. It's like a mix of Polish, Lithuanian, and Belarusian food. This means you'll find many tasty dishes that show influences from these nearby countries.

Tasty Podlaskie Dishes

Sweet Treats and Baked Goods

Sękacz sejneński is a tall, layered cake that looks like a tree trunk!

• Augustowska jagodzianka are sweet bread rolls filled with berries. They are often topped with a crumbly streusel.
• Cebulniaczki are small bread rolls that have a savory onion filling inside.
• Hajnowski marcinek is a unique cake made from about 30 thin pancakes. Each pancake layer has a delicious butter cream spread between them.
• Kreple are traditional doughnuts that come from a region called East Prussia.
• Makowiec z Ejszeryszek is a light and slightly sour poppy seed roll, made with butter.
• Mrowisko means "anthill" in Polish, and this cake looks like one! It's made from light, crispy pastry shaped like "angel wings" and drizzled with natural honey.
• Sękacz or bankuchen is a tall, pyramid-shaped cake. It's made from many layers of batter with butter, egg whites, and flour. You can find different versions of this special cake all over Podlasie.

Soups to Try

Chołodziec litewski is a refreshing cold soup, perfect for summer!

• Chołodziec litewski is a refreshing cold soup. It's made with soured milk, young beet leaves, beets, cucumbers, and fresh dill. It's a great dish for warmer days!

Hearty Stews and Potato Dishes

• Babka ziemniaczana is a savory potato cake.
• Bliny po litewsku are flat, oval-shaped potato pancakes. They are often filled with meat.
• Cepeliny or kartacze sejneńskie are large, oval potato dumplings. They are usually stuffed with meat and marjoram, a tasty herb.
• Kociołek cygański is a thick soup. It's made with chicken, pork, and Polish sausage (kiełbasa), along with mushrooms and other vegetables.
• Kopytka are potato dumplings. They are often served with fried onions.
• Kołduny litewskie are small dumplings, similar to pierogi. They are filled with meat and often topped with crispy pork rind and onion.
• Pieczeń wiedźmy means "witch's roast." It's a roast made with pork ham, slices of fatback, onions, and bay leaves.
• Pierekaczewnik is an oval-shaped, curled pastry. Its taste changes depending on what filling is used inside.
• Pierogi ruskie are classic dumplings filled with quark cheese and potatoes.
• Pierogi wigierskie are crescent-shaped dumplings. They are filled with fruit, making them a sweet treat.
• Tort ziemniaczany is a savory roast. It's made with Krakowska sausage, cheese, and onion.

Fish Dishes

• Okoń smażony is perch fish, fried in butter until golden and delicious.

Pork and Beef Dishes

• Kiszka ziemniaczana is a type of sausage. It's made with potatoes and often includes pork, bacon, or fatback.

Sweet Puddings

• Melszpejz zaparzany z jabłek is a cake made with butter, apples, and bread crumbs. It's a comforting and sweet dessert.