How do I convert weights and measures used in Polish cooking?
Magdalena asked:
How much is a szklanka (”glass”)? Or a lyszka (”spoon”)? Are they metric (i.e. 250 mL and 20 mL respectively)?
What does “op.” mean, and how much is it?
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Comments on How do I convert weights and measures used in Polish cooking?
Boudy @ 5:45 pm
If you want a converter check
Good Luck
amish_renegade @ 6:20 am
I think they are exactly what they say “a spoon, a glass” because back in the day the Polish weren’t the richest and had to use what they had. God I love Polish food, I’m so glad I’m half Polish! Paczki, kiszka, pierogi, golabki, kielbasa, Czernina, it’s all so good
mevlana @ 9:11 am
I don’t know specifically about polish conversions, but here is my conversion link list
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nanny @ 4:43 pm
Oh, I know what you mean. I’m Ukrainian, husband from Yugoslavia, so I run into this all the time.
Most of the time, a “guess” works. I would use a cup (8 ounces or 250 ml) for a glass. A spoon is probably a teaspoon (5ml). Can’t help you with “op.” – you need to find a baba to ask!
I have more trouble with recipes that have all the measurements in weight – for baking, saying how many grams flour, etc.
In case you run into it, a “cake” of yeast is equivalent to one of our packages now. I had to phone a food expert about that one which was in an old cookbook.
Good luck — smachnoho!!!