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All guidebooks to Poland write that in this country you must try classic bigos or bigus. Locals often call it stew. The basis is Polish-style sauerkraut, stewed with fresh cabbage, several types of meat, sausages, dried fruits, mushrooms and root vegetables. Moreover, if you cook this dish according to Polish traditions, it will take housewives several days. There are also quick options for preparing the dish, for example, bigus from sauerkraut with rice.

Step 1

Prepare the base for the bigos. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Put the pork in it. Fry for 10 minutes until golden brown. Then add the onion and carrot. Continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Put the rice in the frying pan and stir.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients and let the bigos simmer. Add the sauerkraut to the rice and meat. Mix thoroughly. Set the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, salt, pepper and water. Wait until the liquid boils, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is ready.