Some call it the food of the poorest, for some, it’s the best vegetarian Polish food. Kapusta with beans or split peas (kapusta z grochem) is definitely worth trying.I absolutely love it! My grandma made sauerkraut and peas best. She had kapusta z grochem recipe from her mom. She said that when she thought of her childhood, eating this dish was the first thing that popped into her head.My Grandma’s StoryIf you are not interested in reading this, just skip till the end, where you will find kapusta z grochem recipe. I think my grandma’s story is worth sharing though.She was born and raised in a small Polish village, before World War II. They were one of the richest families in Zabratówka (her dad owned a shop) but still she remembers running barefoot in the winter. She said all kids needed to be very fast, otherwise, their feet may freeze to the ground.She didn’t really know much about her dad. All she knew was that she had a wife before. When she passed away, he married her mom. It’s su...
