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Nutritional Values
400kcal
12gProtein
60gCarbs
15gFat
4gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Zapiekanka
How to order / say it
Say it
Zapiekanka — [zah-pee-yeh-KAN-kah]
Order
I'd like a zapiekanka, please.
Locally
Poproszę zapiekankę.
Say locally
Open-faced baked bread topped with cheese, mushrooms, and other ingredients.
Why try it?
Zapiekanka is a street food favorite in Krakow, representing post-war ingenuity by creating comfort food using simple, affordable ingredients. Its continued popularity highlights a beloved innovation in Polish culinary tradition.
How it tastes
Crispy and warm, with a layer of melted cheese and savory mushrooms, zapiekanka features a satisfying texture and rich umami from various toppings like garlic sauce and ham.
Origin & History — first documented: 1970
Emerging in Poland in the 1970s, zapiekanka became a popular street food. Born from scarcity, it allowed vendors to make delicious, hearty food quickly with cost-effective items, evolving into a staple of Polish fast food.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 1 baguette
- 🥕 100 g mushrooms
- 🥛 100 g cheese
- 🧄 50 g onions
- 🥛 30 g butter
- 🥣 30 g ketchup
Method
- 1 Slice the baguette lengthwise and butter the open sides.
- 2 Sauté mushrooms and onions until soft.
- 3 Layer the mushrooms, onions, and cheese over the bread.
- 4 Bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy, then drizzle with ketchup.
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