POLISH COTTAGE CHEESE DIP (GZIK)
This is a simple dip with infinite possibilities. The classic version, called gzik, comes from the Wielkopolska province in Poland. It's built from a farmer's cheese called twarog, which is essentially a dry version of what Americans know as cottage cheese. The cheese, which comes molded into a thick disc, is mashed with a fork, then loosened with a few tablespoons (or more, depending on the dryness of the cheese) of yogurt or cream. Radishes and some members of the allium family, most often chives or onions, add flavor; dill or other herbs sometimes make an appearance. The classic way to eat it is on boiled or baked potatoes still in their jackets, but gzik on buttered rye bread is a popular breakfast dish. Although you can use any style of cottage cheese for this recipe, smaller curds work better than large because the dip should be slightly smoother than cottage cheese.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories easy, quick, snack, dips and spreads
Time 15m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mash the cottage cheese in a bowl using a fork, adding a tablespoon or two of yogurt or sour cream, if needed, to create a slightly smoother texture. Mix in the remaining ingredients.
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Gift Onyinye
onyinye.g28@hotmail.comI love this dip! It's so creamy and flavorful.
Hafizul Islam
ihafizul75@hotmail.frThis dip is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Meekz 5789
m68@yahoo.comI made this dip for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
chicken _nugget
_nugget.chicken@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy snack or appetizer. It's low in calories and fat, and it's packed with protein.
COC Lover
c.lover73@aol.comThis dip is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the dill flavor.
Cclol Gglol
gglol_c@hotmail.comI've made this dip several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, and it can be served with a variety of different foods.
Lyle T Cosgrove
l-c@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. It's perfect for a party or a potluck.
Umeaku Collins
umeaku38@gmail.comI made this dip for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved it, and they've been asking me to make it again all week.
Nya Viera
nya-v@gmail.comThis dip is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese.
Shohag Shekh
s_s@gmail.comI've never had gzik before, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's delicious! I love the combination of the cottage cheese, sour cream, and dill.
Jawad 007
090@hotmail.co.ukThis dip was a hit at my party! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.