Meaning of naleśnik | Babel Free

Definitions

A type of Polish and Eastern European crepe, often eaten cold with jam or cheese.

Examples

“Roll up carefully, because this type of naleśnik tears easily, and serve immediately topped with whipped cream. […] These delicious, rich-tasting naleśniki are recommended to those not particularly concerned about calories and cholesterol.”

“We can even say that a good Naleśnik is the Fifth Element of a Party :).”

““Of course. I get you some breakfast. Just making naleśniki.” […] His eyes never left the paper even as he picked up a rolled naleśniki^([sic]) and stuffed it into his mouth.”

“In Bieszczady, a beautiful region of Poland, we degust an inventive and uniquely-textured naleśnik.”

“The idea of a hot bath was delicious—but not as delicious as the stack of naleśniki pancakes that sat warming on a plate on the stovetop. […] The girls dug into their naleśniki.”

“Place a tablespoon of filling on a nalesnik and roll. […] Fill nalesniki and roll up.”

“Since that day [Christmas Eve] we (Poles) do not eat meat the crepes or nalesniki (singular – nalesnik) are filled with mushrooms and fried onion and served with red borsch made from beets.”

“Mary never failed to express and share her love of family, friends, her proud and humble beginnings, holiday gatherings, gardening, birds and squirrels, trees in bloom, polka and big bands, fish ‘n chips, nalesniki, a good cup of tea or a drop of whiskey, her opinions on politics and those Toronto Maple Leafs.”

“Homemade Polish foods! babka bread, pierogi, nalesniki, golabki, kielbasa, potato pancakes, bread, pastries & more!”

“Light, bright and lemony, a dessert of nalesniki ($4.99) presents a welcome contrast to all the heavy food that preceded it.”

“Desserts of note include a selection of brilliant cakes, but my vote goes to nalesniki, cheese-stuffed crepes, that made me get the attraction.”

“Lastly, we had crepes ($8.99). Crepes in a Polish restaurant? Yes, Polish crepes, or nalesniki, are divine at the Flat Dog Diner.”

“If you are craving something sweet, they [the Lajkonik Polish Folk Ensemble] will also be selling nalesniki, which is sweet cheese crepes topped with whipped cream.”

“TRY OUR SPECIALTIES / • Borsht / • Golubtsi / • Nalesniki / • Vareniki”

“Borscht, perogies, halushky (potato dumplings), pelmenie, cabbage rolls, nalesniki (cheese blintzes), uzvar (beverage made from a dried fruit compote) and different meat pies were also rolled out.”

“I recognize a lot of the Russian conversation and stories even though I don't understand the language. Watching faces doles out more information than words through eyes, eyebrows, mouths shaped a certain way. And shifts of bodies tell me some things, too. Shoulders say a lot. Hands. Aunt Lucia’s hands caressing my cheek or the quick motion of patting my hair. Her hands fly making pelmeny—tiny meatballs for soup—or nalesniki, thin pancakes rolled, bathed in butter, served with peach or raspberry preserves and sour cream.”

“The Borscht Bowl has been serving up authentic Doukobor cuisine for over 26 years. Pyrahi, voreniki, nalesniki, kalachi and borscht are all made in-house using the freshest local ingredients. Conveniently located on Market Ave in downtown Grand Forks BC, The Borscht Bowl offers local Russian cuisine carefully prepared by owner Becki Fofonoff and her family.”

“Some people aren’t easily impressed. Linda Dudicz O’Meara, for example, remembers a time when her family went to a fancy restaurant where a waiter proudly presented crepes Suzette as the ultimate dessert. “My dad said, ‘Gee, they look just like nalesniki,’” laughs Linda, of Elmer Drive NE, “and we’ve had those all our lives!” Nalesniki are thin Ukrainian pancakes filled with an orange-flavored mixture of cheese, raisins and egg.”

“Then fold 2 sides in and fold it a few times forward to make the round roll, nalesnik. […] In a medium frying pan, add some canola oil or butter, and fry the nalesniki on both sides until golden brown and crispy.”

“The day will highlight various aspects of Carpatho-Rusyn culture. Mouth-watering foods such as pirohi, holubki, halushki, kolbasi and sauerkraut, nalesniki (potato pancakes), soup and more.”

“To complete the experience, Dovganyuk provides guests with authentic dishes from Ukraine, including nalesniki, a crepe with cheese and raisins; kampot, a homemade fruit drink; and varenyky, dumplings with potatoes and chicken.”

“Here, home is Ukraine, as alluded to by delicate wood carvings, boldly painted figures and an impressive line of babushka’d nesting dolls. Home is also on the menu. Large boards offer house-made pierogi, pelmeni and nalesniki (crepes filled with meat, cheese or fruit), as well as traditional soups, such as red and green borscht, solyanka and shchi (cabbage soup with beef). […] Frozen soups, dumplings, nalesniki and pierogi casseroles are available to enjoy at home.”

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