This recipe is a twist on Twarozek, a typical Polish dish made of curd cheese mixed with chives, radish, cream and spices.

As well as being a traditional springtime treat, Twarozek is also a popular breakfast dish in Poland. However, in this recipe – a simple combination of ricotta, sour cream, chives and radish spread on rye bread - it’s transformed into a tasty canapé, perfect for dinner parties or drinks with friends.

Drinks match by food and drink matching expert Fiona Beckett: “Beer - along with vodka - is the Polish national drink so a Polish lager is a natural choice for these tangy canapés.

 "Plus beer is always great with sandwiches, especially those made from rye bread. If you’re having them earlier in the day as a sandwich, try an apple juice or a strong black Americano coffee.”

Serves: 16
Preparation time: 5 mins

You’ll need:
4 tbsp Ricotta
4 tbsp Sour cream
Bunch chives finely chopped
20 radish, chopped small or coarsely grated
Pepper and sea salt

To Serve
Toasted rye bread
Paprika

What to do:

Set aside four radishes and 10 chive stalks. Put the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine. Season with black pepper and sea salt, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Toast the rye bread then cut into small triangles. Pile a couple of teaspoons full of the radish mixture on each triangle. Chop the remaining radishes and chives and add a little to the top of each canapé then sprinkle with a little paprika and serve.

Note - Serve on whole slices of rye for a great brunch.