Traditional Polish Wigilia Meal
Wigilia - or Christmas Eve - is one of the most important holidays in Poland. The meal shared on WIgilia is one with no meat and there is always an empty space left at the table for the 'unexpected guest.' Come and share in the traditions of a Polish Wigilia meal and learn why there is straw underneath the tablecloth, why we share oplatek (Christmas wafer), and why animals talk on this special night. Since this is Christmas Eve, the meal is free. Donations to offset the price of the food will be gladly accepted.
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The winter holidays in Poland are a magical affair. Families gather together to share feasts of customary warming dishes, laughs memories. The best way to see Poland’s heart is to experience this first hand and this wonderful community are encouraging you to do just that! Eataway is an international family of food lovers (both creators and eaters). Pull up a chair. You are invited to experience the joy of the holiday season in the warmth of new friends and family, not to mention a table laden with a delicious meal!
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STARTERS
Barszcz - a beet broth soup served with uszka (mini mushroomed filled dumplings).
Mushroom Soup - a hearty soup filled with mushrooms and homemade noodles.
MAIN COURSES
Fried Fish - though carp is the traditional fish served on Christmas Eve, we will have battered fried whitefish.
Baked Shrimp Scampi - perhaps not so traditional in Polish homes, my mother always made shrimp scampi on Christmas Eve in our home. Served with pasta.
Sledzie - pickled herring is a staple at any Christmas Eve meal in Poland. We will have it served two ways, in oil and in a cream sauce.
Pierogi - homemade dumplings filled with either potato and cheese or sauerkraut and mushrooms.
Cabbage and Mushrooms (or Peas) - slowly braised and served hot as an accompaniment to our meal.
Polish Potato Salad - a potato salad made with carrots, peas, hard-boiled eggs, apples, onions, and pickles in a mayonnaise base - another traditional Polish food.
Kutia - a mix of poppyseeds, grains, honey, fruits, and nuts slow cooked in milk and served cold. There are many legends as to why this is eaten on Christmas Eve.
DESSERTS
Poppyseed Roll
Nut Roll
Assorted Homemade Christmas Cookies
BEVERAGES
Kompot - homemade fruit compote is always served on Christmas Eve.
Coffee
Tea
Soda
Water
Juices
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