Uszka — ‘little ears’ — are Poland’s dainty dumplings, tiny folded parcels of mushroom filling served floating in clear barszcz. They’re the essential companion to the Christmas Eve beet soup, and their name comes from their resemblance to small ears.
Folding uszka is a cherished holiday ritual, with families gathering around the table to pinch the little shapes by the hundred. With their earthy mushroom filling and silky dough, they transform a simple soup into a festive occasion.


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