Ciapkapusta is a traditional Silesian dish. It’s quick to make and delicious- no wonder so many people love it! You can easily make it vegetarian. Ciapkapusta is dairy-free and gluten-free that’s why it’s perfect for people with different diatery requirements!
Ciapkapusta has been prepared in Silesia since the end of the 19th century. It is typically served for a dinner, prepared during the week, without a special occasion. Ciapkapusta is usually served as an addition to meat, e.g. roasted or boiled ribs.
How To Make Ciapkapusta Polish Sauerkraut And Potatoes?
Step 1 – Peel And Cook Potatoes
When they are soft and cooked, drain them.
Step 2 – Cook Sauerkraut
While the potatoes are cooking, cover sauerkraut with water, add allspice berries, bay leaves and cook until sauerkraut is soft.
Drain.
Step 3 – Fry Bacon & Onion
Peel and dice an onion. Dice bacon and fry them together for about 10 minutes.
Step 4 – Combine Everything And Eat!
Mash cooked potatoes with sauerkraut. Add salt and pepper.
Serve warm with diced bacon and onion on top.
You can mash bacon & onion with sauerkraut and potatoes. For the dish to look better, I recommend placing it on top.
Ciapkapusta Recipe
Ciapkapusta - Polish Sauerkraut And Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs / 1 kg of potatoes
- 1 ½ lb / 700 g of sauerkraut
- 9 oz / 250g of smoked bacon
- 1 large onion
- 10 allspice berries
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 tsp of pepper
- salt (about 2 tsps, it depends how salty the sauerkraut is)
Instructions
- Peel and cook potatoes, then drain them.
- While the potatoes are cooking, cover the sauerkraut with water, add allspice berries, bay leaves, and cook until the sauerkraut is soft. Drain.
- Peel and dice an onion. Dice bacon and fry them together for about 10 minutes.
- Mash hot cooked potatoes with sauerkraut. Add salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with diced bacon and onion on top.
Notes
You can mash bacon & onion with sauerkraut and potatoes. For the dish to look better, I recommend placing it on top.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 603Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 2385mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 14gSugar: 10gProtein: 30g
These data are indicative and calculated by Nutritionix
2 Responses
Hi Karolina,
I have just enjoyed a big plateful of (a version) this with your Silesian Beef Roulade, both are excellent, definite 5* for each from me!
As I only had half a jar of Kapusta Kiszona and about 1/8 of a fresh Cabbage I cooked the two together. the other thing I did differently (as I had no Bacon) was use a Kielbasa Jalowcowa and a smoked pig tongue, both diced and fried along with the onion. A clove of Garlic crushed with salt went into the Mashed Potato
Sounds delicious! I am glad you like the recipe, Paul 🙂