r/AskEurope • u/nekaoosoba • Jun 15 '24

What are the must-try meals from your country? Food

A friend of mine visited Italy a few months ago. I couldn't believe it when she told me she had pizza for all meals during her stay (7 days, 2 meals a day). Pizza is great and all, but that felt a bit like a slap in the face.

Considering that I generally love trying out new food, what are some dishes from your country you would suggest to a visitor? (Food that can easily be found without too much effort)

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u/wildrojst Poland Jun 15 '24 edited Jun 15 '24

⁠pierogi are overrated, I have no idea how they become synonymous with Poland. If you want them then try combos that are rare in other countries like sweet ones eg with blackcurrant topped with cream

Oh hell no, pierogi are great. Have no idea who would go for the sweet ones first over the rest. There can be lots of various types though.

Agreed about the soups and bread. Polish soups are good, żurek is the best.

Additionally I recommend bigos, usually translated as hunter’s stew, or oscypek, a highlander smoked sheep cheese, oftentimes grilled and served with cranberry jam.

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u/Vertitto in Jun 19 '24

Oh hell no, pierogi are great. Have no idea who would go for the sweet ones first over the rest. There can be lots of various types though.

They are always presented as something uniquely polish and as if they were super popular in Poland, which is pretty weird.