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Mizeria

Poland

Mizeria, from the Polish word for 'misery' or 'poverty', is a humble salad that became a summer classic. It is eaten with pierogi, potato pancakes and fried meat.

A cool, creamy Polish cucumber salad with sour cream and dill. A refreshing summer side for pierogi, schnitzel and potato dishes.

Authentic Poland Mizeria recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
70 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

3cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 tspsalt
150gsour cream or thick yoghurt
1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
1 tspsugar
1 tsplemon juice
pinchwhite pepper
1small spring onion, finely sliced (optional)

Method

1

Salt the cucumber slices and leave for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the water.

2

Mix the sour cream, dill, sugar, lemon juice and pepper.

3

Fold the cucumber and spring onion into the dressing.

4

Chill for 20 minutes and serve.

Chef's Tip

Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible. A mandoline makes the job simple and gives even slices.

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