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Nutritional Values

🔥120kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Marinated Mushroom Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Sałatka z marynowanych grzybów — [Sah-waht-kah z mahr-ihnoh-vah-nihkh gzhih-boff]
Order I'd like the marinated mushroom salad, please.
Locally Poproszę sałatkę z marynowanych grzybów.
Say locally

Wild mushrooms marinated in vinegar with onions

Why try it?

Wild mushrooms are a cherished ingredient in Polish cuisine, with their use in Gdansk highlighting local foraging traditions. This dish offers a connection to the land and reflects the ingenuity in preserving seasonal bounty.

How it tastes

The mushrooms are tender with a springy texture, absorbed in a tangy marinade that provides a sharp contrast to their earthiness. The onions add a fresh crunch, balancing the palate with their subtle spiciness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Marinating was developed as an effective method to conserve wild mushrooms, popular during the 19th century when foraging was a common practice in Pomerania. It was especially essential for rural communities, ensuring a supply of nutritious food year-round.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g wild mushrooms
  • 🥣 200 ml white vinegar
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🌿 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 🧂 10 black peppercorns

Method

  1. 1 Clean and boil the mushrooms for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 In a pot, combine vinegar, oil, bay leaf, and peppercorns to create marinade.
  3. 3 Add mushrooms and sliced onion to the marinade, simmer briefly.
  4. 4 Place in a jar, cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.

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