Home cooking attempt — Makowiec from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Makowiec from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting fresh dill right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The earthy from mushrooms result was rewarding once I got it right.

the Christmas Eve wigilia meal has strict traditional rules including twelve meatless dishes. I served it with Polish beer as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Makowiec yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.