Twarożek, Gzik
First vegetables available in spring- radishes and spring onions are the basis of my favorite Gzik Polish spring cottage cheese. I use both radishes and radish sprouts. Sprouts are rich in minerals and can be easily grown at home.
In Poland we use dry write cheese – farmers cheese – Twaróg. It is easy available in each grocery store in Poland. My Grandma was sometimes making curd herself, using fresh milk from her neighbor, who had cows.
Try also Paprykarz, smoked fish bread spread, very popular in PRL.
Ingredients
- 350 g/ 0,7 lb dry farmers cheese (curd, twaróg)
- 1 cup sour cream ( or Greek style yogurt)
- spring onions
- few radishes
- radish sprouts
- half cucumber
- parsley
- salt, freshly grounded black pepper
Here is a short video on how I make Twarożek/ Gzik:
Mash twaróg with a fork, add sour cream or yogurt, and mix all.
Add chopped vegetables. Season with salt and freshly grounded black pepper.
Serve Gzik Polish spring cottage cheese with fresh bread or with potatoes, making traditional Wielskopolska region dish: Pyry and Gzik. Yummy:)
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