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Polish food: discover traditional cuisine

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Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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A Central European Poland, with  38 million people, is the fifth-most populous EU member, also  one of the strongest economies in manufacturing (automotive and machinery), IT services, agriculture, and mining.

Culturally, Poland is deeply rooted in traditions, with over 90% of the population identifying as Roman Catholic. Kraków’s Old Town and the Wieliczka Salt Mine are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, drawing millions of tourists each year…

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The average Polish daily plate size is

2188 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

DILL

PARSLEY

MARJORAM

CHIVES

LOVAGE

WILD GARLIC

SORREL

OREGANO

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Spices

ALLSPICE

BLACK PEPPER

WHITE PEPPER

CARAWAY

JUNIPER BERRIES

MUSTARD SEEDS

DILL SEED

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

DRIED MUSHROOMS

CELERY ROOT

CARROT

PARSLEY ROOT

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Condiments

HORSERADISH

BUTTER

PORK FAT

SOUR CREAM

CRÈME FRAÎCHE 

MUSTARD

FRUIT VINEGAR

POPPY SEEDS

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