Kanapka

Kanapka

Polish open-faced sandwich; single slice of bread with various toppings. Staple of Polish breakfast (śniadanie) and supper (kolacja). Eat...

Kanapka z Szynką i Serem

The Polish kanapka is named for a sofa: a little kanapa, from French canapé, the topping seated on one open slice. The ham-and-cheese version is the buttered breakfast staple of most Polish mornings.

Kanapka z Smalcem

The kanapka z smalcem is its spread: pork lard rendered with skwarki, onion, apple and marjoram, set firm on rustic rye. A zakąska eaten with a sour ogórek kiszony and a cold shot of vodka.