Oplatki
Oplatki are thin, crisp, unleavened wafers made from flour and water, traditionally associated with Polish and other Central European Christmas Eve celebrations. They are often embossed with religious or festive scenes and served as a symbolic first course of the holiday meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Oplatki are primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from refined wheat flour, with very little protein, fat, or fiber. A typical serving provides roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 11 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 2 µg |
Per 1 wafer (approx. 15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Oplatki are deeply symbolic; families share and break pieces from a single wafer, offering wishes and forgiveness, making it a centerpiece of communal bonding rather than just a food item.
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