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
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Super!
Will
I did this class with my sister over Zoom. We were in UK with Marta in Krakow. I was amazed at how this turned out, it tasted just like the sernik we had in Krakow! Great thing to do whilst in lockdown!
Joanna
Absolutely brilliant day! Marta went above and beyond to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. Lots of extra fun and treats. The experience exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
Tobiasz
Pączki 10/10! Smakują potrójnie dobrze: bo smaczne, bo dochód idzie na szczytny cel, bo sam pomagałem przy ich smażeniu :-)
Sam
We had the most amazing time. Marta was an excellent host, with a lovely home, and our group of 'cooks' was lovely. Lots of good conversation about food & Krakow & much more.
Lovely good & wicked vodka!
Sanna
The workshop was great! I was travelling on my own, but Marta made me feel very welcome and it was so nice and cozy to cook and chat in her kitchen. The pierogi were super delicious - way better than at a restaurant. Thank you!
Marek
Great experience as always :)
Alicja
This cooking class with Marta was the highlight of our time in Krakow. She was the consummate hostess, and we had so much fun making pierogi. She even let us try some of her homemade cherry vodka. I would sign up for anything she leads/organizes in a heartbeat.
Alice
We had a brilliant workshop with Marta. She was incredibly insightful, not just about pierogies but about the sights of Krakow as well as hearing a lot of interesting stories. We got to make 3 different types of pierogy and had some coffee and cake with them too so you definitely get your monies worth. Would recommend to anyone coming to Krakow!
Nancy
A great time if you are looking to learn about the authentic food and preparation. It was a small group which was nice. I would do another class with Marta.