Poland
Kanapki Koktajlowe
Cocktail sandwiches; small decorated kanapki for receptions.
Kanapki Bankietowe
Banquet sandwiches; decorated open-faced sandwiches for parties and special occasions.
Kanapka ze Śledziem
Herring sandwich; pickled or marinated herring on bread.
Kanapka z Żółtym Serem
Yellow cheese sandwich; Gouda, Edamer, or similar sliced cheese on bread with butter.
Kanapka z Wędliną
Cold cut sandwich; general term for any cured meat sandwich.
Kanapka z Twarożkiem i Szczypiorkiem
Cottage cheese with chives sandwich; classic combination.
Kanapka z Twarożkiem i Rzodkiewką
Cottage cheese with radish sandwich; refreshing, spring-like.
Kanapka z Szynką
Ham sandwich; bread with butter, ham slice, often with cheese or vegetables.
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.
Kanapka z Serem Białym
White cheese sandwich; twaróg (fresh curd cheese) spread on bread, often with chives or radish.