Gzik hails from the rich and fertile Wielkopolska region. If you cannot get hold of Polish twaróg cheese, then you can replace it with a creamy cottage cheese (in which case you should omit the yoghurt). {Serves 4}
250 g (9 oz) twaróg (or cottage cheese)
4–6 tablespoons Greek yoghurt or soured cream
bunch of radishes, finely chopped,
bunch of chives, finely chopped
salt and white pepper, to taste
8 slices of buttered rye bread, to serve
Mash the twaróg with a fork and add the yoghurt or soured cream. Continue mashing until the consistency becomes soft and silky. Use as much yoghurt or soured cream as you need to achieve your desired consistency.
Add the finely chopped radishes and chives (reserving a few to garnish), season well with salt and pepper and mix together.
Spread onto buttered rye bread and garnish each slice with some reserved chopped chives.
{Time: 5 minutes}