Pronounced pahsh-teh-CHEE-kee; just one is a pasztecik. Great peasant food dating back to the 1700's. Paszteciki are hot, savory, hand-held pastries usually served with clear soup, especially barszcz, typically filled with meat and/or mushrooms or sauerkraut & mushrooms. There is also a vegetarian version filled with rice, eggs, and onion and seasoned with dill.