Gzik

Name: Gzik
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 1 lb acid-set farmer's cheese (no rennet), crumbled; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped; 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Polish fresh cheese spread made from crumbled farmer cheese blended with buttermilk and folded with sliced radish, chives, and dill. It is a simple spread for dark rye bread, eaten across Poland for breakfast and as a snack.

15 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb acid-set farmer's cheese (no rennet), crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Crumble 1 lb crumbled acid-set farmer's cheese (no rennet) into a bowl with a fork until it is fine and even.
2

Stir in 1/4 cup buttermilk a spoonful at a time until the cheese is soft and spreadable. Add a little more if it is stiff.
3

Fold in 1 bunch thinly sliced radishes, 2 tbsp snipped fresh chives, and 2 tsp chopped fresh dill.
4

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Chill 20 minutes, then serve with dark rye bread.

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Questions

How long does Gzik take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 20 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Gzik?

The entry for Gzik calls for 1/4 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I make Gzik dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 lb acid-set farmer's cheese (no rennet), crumbled, 1/4 cup buttermilk) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Gzik vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 lb acid-set farmer's cheese (no rennet), crumbled and 1/4 cup buttermilk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

How do I store and reheat Gzik?

Refrigerate what is left of Gzik within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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