Zapiekanka is a popular Polish open-face sandwich. They use half of a baguette or other long roll, topped with sautéed mushrooms, cheese. Furthermore, it can include on top, other ingredients, toasted until the cheese melts, and served with ketchup.
The word zapiekanka comes from zapiekac, which means "to bake," and is the Polish culinary term for a casserole. Plural for is referred as zapiekanki or zapiekanka (zah-peeyeh-KAHN-kah), for singular.
When it came to the turn of Z, I had Zeppole, another Popular Italian Street food. First of all, I wanted to make only savory street food, hence I certainly didn’t want to check out sweet options. So finally, when I read about these Polish open-faced sandwiches, I didn't look any further. French Bread Pizzas is the other name for these sandwiches.
Try this Zapiekanka ~ Polish Open-Faced Sandwich
First of all, while there are many versions of this zapiekanki sandwich, starting with French bread with toppings of sautéed mushrooms, cheese, and ketchup, there are Hawaiian-style zapiekanki with pineapple, Greek-style with olives and feta cheese, Italian style, and many more.
However, what certainly seems like making the open-faced sandwich authentic seems to be the thick drizzle of Polish ketchup across the top, no matter what cuisine the zapiekanka is trying to emulate. Hence, I certainly thought I might as well make my own version of Indian style.
This is was among the first dishes I made for the series and it was such a super duper hit with the kids. I used a long dinner roll and the topping was a mix of Konda’s favorite vegetables and I kept it minimum as I wanted everything to mix and nothing to overpower. Above all, Zapiekanka certainly is a filling bread to enjoy!
Finally, we come to the last dish in this A to Z International Street Foods series and I am so thrilled and sad that this is coming to an end. Everything has to come to an end and we begin yet again. The philosophies of life! If you are interested to know the Flatbread for Z, check this post.
In this A to Z International Street Foods:
A for Arancini
B for Bunny Chow
C for Chatamari
D for Dürüm
E for Empanada
F for Fataa’ir Farmaajo
G for Gilgeori Toast
H for Hua Juan Bao
I for Imqarrun il-Forn
J for Jasuben's Pizza
K for Khachapuri
L for Lángos
M for Mofo Anana
N for Nachos Supreme
O for Okonomiyaki
P for Panelle
Q for Qamdi
R for Rustico
S for Sabich
T for Toshka
U for Usal Poha
V for Vyprážaný syr
W for Waffle Savory Sandwiches
X for Xalapan Molotes
Y for Yaki Tomorokoshi
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Step By Step Pictures for making Zapiekanka
Zapiekanka ~ Polish Open-Faced Sandwich
To make this Zapiekanka or the Polish Open-Faced Sandwich, I have used two Dinner rolls. Above all, since my kids like only onions and capsicum, I have only used these two.
Finally, we can roast the vegetables in butter along with seasoning till it gets done.
Finally, when we are ready to serve the sandwich, slit through the bread and apply the pizza sauce over it completely.
Now you can top it with fillings and add the grated cheese all over the bread.
Microwave for a minute, depending on how the cheese melts.
Garnish with thick tomato ketchup right away.
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Recipe
Zapiekanka ~ Polish Open Faced Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 Dinner rolls
For the toppings
- 1 /2 cup Onions
- 1 /2 cup Capsicum
- 1 /2 cup Corn
- 1 / 4 cup Pizza Sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to Taste
- Red Chilies Flakes
- 1 /2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tsp Butter
Instructions
How to make Zapiekanka ~ Polish Open Faced Sandwich
- Heat a kadai with butter and saute the onions, capsicum and corn till done. Takes about 3 to 4 mins. Add salt and Red chili flakes.
Assembling the bread
- Slit through the bread and apply the pizza sauce over it.
- Top it with the fillings and add grated cheese all over.
- Microwave for a minute depending on how the cheese melts.
- Garnish with thick tomato ketchup right away.
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vaishalisabnani says
Z is such a difficult alphabet to crack and you have a fantastic pizza with it ! I love your take on it - Bread , sauce , veggies and cheese ! Something that can never fail , right ?
I know I live Mega Marathons too , and feel sad when they end , but like you said we have a new beginning and September is not far !
Kudos on these international street finds !
Kudos ! On your stupendous work on both blogs , it sure is loads of work .:))
Priya Suresh says
Am sure this Polish open faced sandwich will definitely please easily some hungry tummies with less efforts. Even am drooling rite now over that super cheese sandwich.
You seriously done a superb work by picking a tremendous theme and you rocked. Wish i can do as much as like you.
Sandhiya says
Zapiekanka looks so good , Valli. Amazing find for the letter "Z". It make quick snack or breakfast on the busy day. Completely enjoyed reading all your post and have learned so many new recipes. Kudos to your effort for finding unique recipe and share it here.
Harini says
Wow! this open sandwich is something I make regularly and didn't know it had a name 🙂 I just saw this sandwich at Sandhya's space and was awed.
fantastic job, Valli. You deserve special congratulations for doing the double mega marathon and with your meticulous planning you pulled it off with flying colors.
srividhya says
I love open sandwiches and this is something that I always love and easy to make as well na... Great find for Z from the Polish cuisine.
Pavani says
That is such a delicious open faced sandwich. I made it quite a while ago and loved it a lot.
simplytadka2 says
Love this cheesy sandwich super delicious.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
Indeed it is a filling sandwich to enjoy ,i love to have some now.. Such a easy and delicious find for Z 🙂
cookingwithsapana says
Seeing this open faced sandwich on a few blogs, I guess I should try it soon. I wonder why my Polish friend has not got me taste this interesting sandwich from Poland. Wonderful series and such a nice and filling sandwich to finish it off.
gayathriraani says
The cheese laden open faced sandwich looks awesome Valli. I really need to appreciate your efforts on making two posts a day with A-Z themes, which would be an impossible job for me. You are a great inspiration for all of us Valli.
mayurisjikoni says
We usually make something similar as light dinner especially on Sundays. Didn't know that its a Polish open face sandwich. Looks so yummy. Have loved all your street food recipes and have got to learn about so many new ones.
manjulabharathkumar2016 says
wow this such an amazing open faced sandwich , looks fabulous !! I totally loved all you recipes you picked for this marathon valli, you are so creative in choosing themes and picking recipes ..Enjoyed all your recipes throughout the marathon !! Kudos to you 🙂
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Valli, if given a chance I would have made it exactly like yours. Love the use of pizza sauce. I wanted to keep it close to the actual one and also the boys wanted the mushrooms, so I used them. Looks great and what a great set of recipes you have posted this Mega marathon and that too for 2 blogs!
Suma Gandlur says
Nothing to complain about this kid friendly open faced sandwich. Great set of recipes and adaptations from you for both the blogs.
Padmajha PJ says
Nice find for the alphabet Srivalli! This is something that the kids will definitely love to have as a snack!It was great doing this marathon with you Srivalli and I am in awe of the amount of work/ effort you have put in for the both the blogs!