SOME FACTS ABOUT EGGS BEFORE EASTER

The fast approaching Easter has encouraged us to look closely at one of its symbols: the egg. You can read here what meaning it bears in the Polish Easter tradition. You can also get this information during your Polish classes.  Today we would like to talk about the egg from the culinary point of view. We offer you a short overview of the forms in which it may be prepared. Naturally, it will not be new for you, but ... we want to make sure you know the Polish names of these dishes.

First of all, JAJECZNICA (scrambled eggs), which is Poles‘ favourite breakfast dish. We often serve it with bacon or mushrooms. Or with both.

If we’re bored with having jajecznica, we can boil the egg. Do you prefer JAJKO NA TWARDO (hard-boiled egg), or NA MIĘKKO (soft-boiled egg)?

                                Jajko na miękko - more Polish vocabulary on our FB page

                                  Jajko na twardo -gotować, robić, przygotowywać

OMLET (omelette), which we have for breakfast or dinner /supper, is just as popular. Sweet or savoury.

                                                 And You? How do you like your omlet?

We often have JAJKO SADZONE (fried egg) as well. Interestingly, we don’t use the word smażone, which is a Polish equivalent of the word fried. We have jajko sadzone for lunch or dinner/supper (more information on the names of Polish meals and their timing here) but hardly ever for breakfast.

Returning to Easter, we have this picture for you and information what it shows.

                                        What is it? Check here for more information

                                             SMACZNEGO JAJKA !
                                              (literally: Enjoy the egg!)