The Perfect Rosół
Broth is the smell of my childhood home. If someone came up with a perfume with the smell of home-made broth, I would certainly be their first customer :) Chicken broth is in many ways the perfect meal - simple to prepare, healthy (always the best medicine when you have a cold or are feeling a bit run down), and also the basis of so many other dishes. Effectively, it is a chicken stock that can be the basis of many other soups, or even dishes like risotto. So, if there is just one dish you need to learn, it is this!
I always try to buy a free-range chicken for broth, as this gives the very best results. I am lucky that we have a farmer's market near my home in Krakow, and I most often buy my hen from Irena, who has been selling the best vegetables, cheese for 30 years and eggs from her chickens. Last time I bought from her, she reminded me to always buy a hen with offal, because then you can be sure that the chicken was healthy. Anyway, I do not add this offal to the broth, but simply chop it up in a bowl and give it to my cat.
Join me online from my flat in Krakow - I look forward to teaching you how to make a really excellent chicken broth. Whilst the process is simple, there are a few important tips that I look forward to sharing with you to make sure it turns out perfectly every time!
Ingredients we'll be using
- 1 raw whole chicken (2 kg)
- 2 carrots
- 1 parsley root
- one quarter celeriac bulb
- 2 onions (medium)
- half a leak
- 2 sprigs of lovage
- a small bunch of parsley
- 3 cloves
- 10 peppercorns
- salt
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
Utensils and equipment we'll be using
- 2 large cooking pots
- chopping board
- wooden or plastic pastry board
- kitchen knife
Frequently asked questions
About Marta
For the last 5 years, I have been teaching people how to cook delicious food at my home, and I also run food workshops such as the Pierogi Power Workshop, Fermentation Workshop and more. Recently I was the host of a big food event for The Krakow Pierogi Festival and Harvest Festival. (I also appear regularly on TV and radio as a guest, discussing subjects related to home cooking, the sharing economy and food tech.) I’ve always enjoyed sharing my knowledge of my beautiful hometown, and more about the art of Polish cuisine, both through the website and with all the wonderful travellers I meet in person.
My grandmother and my mother were great cooks. That means delicious, home-made food freshly-prepared.
Restaurants are great, but sometimes it seems it would be better to enjoy a home-cooked meal with someone who can also tell me a bit more about their experiences, their lives and their cities. So, I’ve decided to do exactly that. I cook for up to 14 people at my home in Krakow and you’re invited. Please join me!
Reviews
Michelle
Hand lots of fun filling, folding and eating pierogi in a very cozy environment with a very creative instructor: thanks Marta!
Casey
My husband and I had the best time with Marta. I am half Polish and other than my paternal Polish Grandfather, nobody in my entire family cooked. Therefore they didn’t do a very good job of passing down recipes and techniques to me who loves cooking. Our class with Marta was like cooking with my sup...
My husband and I had the best time with Marta. I am half Polish and other than my paternal Polish Grandfather, nobody in my entire family cooked. Therefore they didn’t do a very good job of passing down recipes and techniques to me who loves cooking. Our class with Marta was like cooking with my super cool Polish aunt. She filled so many gaps between myself and my heritage that I can now pass down to any kids I have and that is priceless. She is the so kind, her apartment is so welcoming, and learning from her will forever be a highlight of my life. Thank you Marta!
Cathy
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun. We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural cul...
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun.
We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural culinary skill.
Cathy
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun. We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural cul...
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun.
We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural culinary skill.
Cathy
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun. We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural cul...
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun.
We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural culinary skill.
Cathy
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun. We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural cul...
Loved this family activity of our group of eight, ages from 19 to 92! Food was fantastic and her vibe is so cool and fun.
We finally learned to make our oen pierogies , growing up as a child of a Polish father sadly our Babcia never taught us. Now we can do ourselves- deeply satisfying cultural culinary skill.
Kamila
The classes were excellent, the knowledge and ability to convey information were at the highest level. We had a great time and we ate delicious food! 😊
Samantha
Very enjoyable morning learning how to make pierogi with a skilled tutor. I would highly recommend.
Samantha
Very enjoyable morning learning how to make pierogi with a skilled tutor. I would highly recommend.
Katie
Marta was an incredible host & cook to our group. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the art of pierogi making!