Polish Pierogi – Savory Dumplings
Delicious Polish dumplings filled with potato and cheese or meat, boiled and pan-fried until golden, often topped with caramelized onions or sour cream.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 pierogi):
For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup warm water
• Pinch of salt
For the filling:
• 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 200g farmer’s cheese or ricotta
• 1 onion, finely chopped and sautéed
• Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, egg, water, and salt to form a smooth dough; rest 30 mins.
2. Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper for filling.
3. Roll dough thin, cut circles, fill with potato mixture, fold and seal edges.
4. Boil pierogi until they float, then optionally pan-fry in butter until golden.
5. Serve with sour cream or caramelized onions.
Polish Tip:
Pierogi can be sweet or savory—try with fruits or berries for dessert versions!
Delicious Polish dumplings filled with potato and cheese or meat, boiled and pan-fried until golden, often topped with caramelized onions or sour cream.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 pierogi):
For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup warm water
• Pinch of salt
For the filling:
• 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 200g farmer’s cheese or ricotta
• 1 onion, finely chopped and sautéed
• Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, egg, water, and salt to form a smooth dough; rest 30 mins.
2. Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper for filling.
3. Roll dough thin, cut circles, fill with potato mixture, fold and seal edges.
4. Boil pierogi until they float, then optionally pan-fry in butter until golden.
5. Serve with sour cream or caramelized onions.
Polish Tip:
Pierogi can be sweet or savory—try with fruits or berries for dessert versions!
Polish Pierogi – Savory Dumplings
Delicious Polish dumplings filled with potato and cheese or meat, boiled and pan-fried until golden, often topped with caramelized onions or sour cream.
Ingredients (Makes ~20 pierogi):
For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup warm water
• Pinch of salt
For the filling:
• 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 200g farmer’s cheese or ricotta
• 1 onion, finely chopped and sautéed
• Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, egg, water, and salt to form a smooth dough; rest 30 mins.
2. Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper for filling.
3. Roll dough thin, cut circles, fill with potato mixture, fold and seal edges.
4. Boil pierogi until they float, then optionally pan-fry in butter until golden.
5. Serve with sour cream or caramelized onions.
Polish Tip:
Pierogi can be sweet or savory—try with fruits or berries for dessert versions!
