Kasza gryczana ze skwarkami

A very old and traditional Polish dish called kasza gryczana ze skwarkami is a buckwheat porridge topped with cracklings. It consists of buckwheat groats cooked in salted boiling water, which are combined with fried bits of bacon, and sometimes fried sausage bits, onions, and garlic cloves. To preserve its warmth, people used pillows or small duvets to cover the dish, which is usually garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by a glass of kefir or buttermilk. It pairs well with a variety of dishes, including sauces, casserole dishes, and meat dishes such as goulash. In Poland, kasza dishes, which consist of grains or seeds cooked in water or milk, are an essential part of Polish cuisine, dating back to medieval times.