Why Makowiec deserves more attention

Makowiec rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply savoury with fermented notes complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using dried mushrooms correctly takes real skill.

the Christmas Eve wigilia meal has strict traditional rules including twelve meatless dishes. I encountered it first in a home kitchen in winter and that context helped me understand it properly. Polish beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Makowiec is the dish to start with.