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dania wigilijne

Magical Dania Wigilijne: 12 Traditional Polish Christmas Dishes


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional Polish Christmas Eve dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g carp fillet
  • 1kg sauerkraut
  • 200g dried mushrooms
  • 500g potatoes
  • 200ml beetroot juice
  • 100g poppy seeds
  • 100g honey
  • 50g almonds
  • 1L vegetable broth
  • 2 onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 allspice berries
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Clean and slice the carp into portions.
  2. Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes.
  3. Boil potatoes until tender.
  4. Simmer sauerkraut with mushrooms and spices for 1 hour.
  5. Grind poppy seeds and mix with honey and almonds.
  6. Prepare beetroot soup by combining beetroot juice with broth.
  7. Serve all dishes together on Christmas Eve.

Notes

  • Traditionally contains 12 dishes
  • Meat is avoided on Christmas Eve
  • Hay is placed under the tablecloth
  • Dinner begins when first star appears
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Holiday
  • Method: Boiling/Simmering
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Polish Christmas Eve dinner, Wigilia dishes, traditional holiday food