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Nutritional Values
450kcal
18gProtein
55gCarbs
18gFat
6gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Polish-style Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Żurek — [ZHOO-rek]
Order
I'd like the Żurek, please.
Locally
Poproszę żurek.
Say locally
Sour rye soup with sausage, hard-boiled eggs, and potatoes.
Why try it?
Żurek embodies the rustic simplicity and nutrient-rich meals of Krakow. Its presence at family and festive tables is a testament to local culinary tradition.
How it tastes
Tangy and slightly creamy, Żurek is a hearty soup rich with the flavors of rye, garlic, and smoked sausage, often finished with a creamy topping.
Origin & History — first documented: 1300
Dating back to medieval times, Żurek has been a staple for its nutritional value and warming qualities, crucial for enduring the harsh Krakow winters.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g rye flour
- 🥩 150 g sausage
- 🥕 200 g potatoes
- 🧄 20 g garlic
- 🌿 10 g marjoram
- 🥚 2 egg
Method
- 1 Prepare sourdough starter from rye flour and let ferment.
- 2 Simmer potatoes and sausage until cooked.
- 3 Add dough starter and spices to the soup.
- 4 Serve with sliced boiled eggs and extra sausage slices.
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