Mushroom and Sauerkraut Pierogi

Authentic Eastern European dumplings filled with a savory mushroom and sauerkraut mixture, topped with buttery onion breadcrumbs and chives.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 87.1 kcals 1742 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.8 grams 256.4 grams
Fat 2.9 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 2.4 grams 48.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
20 pierogi
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
2
tbsp
40
g
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
50
g
Breadcrumbs
for topping
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
finely chopped
1
tbsp
Dill
finely chopped
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Chives
chopped, for topping
Vegetables
15
g
Mushrooms
dried
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
150
g
Field Mushrooms
very finely chopped
200
g
Sauerkraut
drained, rinsed and wrung out

Steps

  • Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl and create a well in the center.
  • Whisk the egg, soured cream, and 30ml water together, then pour into the flour well.
  • Mix into a rough dough, then knead on a floured surface until smooth and non-sticky.
  • Wrap the dough in clingfilm and let it rest for 1 hour.
  • Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes.
  • Melt 20g butter and fry half the onion, field mushrooms, and garlic until dry.
  • Add the rinsed, chopped sauerkraut and chopped soaked mushrooms to the pan.
  • Add mushroom soaking liquid and 200ml water, then simmer for 20 minutes until dry.
  • Stir in parsley and dill, then remove from heat to cool.
  • Roll dough to 1-2mm thickness and cut into 7cm rounds.
  • Place 15ml of filling on each round and seal the edges into a crescent shape.
  • Boil pierogi in salted water for 5 minutes until they float, then drain.
  • Fry the remaining onion in 20g butter, add breadcrumbs, and cook until crisp.
  • Garnish the pierogi with onion breadcrumbs and chives to serve.