Pierogi

Authentic Polish dumplings with two fillings: mushroom-sauerkraut and cottage cheese-potato, boiled until tender and served with soured cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 105.2 kcals 3154.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 11 grams 328.6 grams
Fat 5.3 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 3.8 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
30 dumplings
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for dusting
Dairy
40
g
250
g
300
ml
Liquids
150
ml
Water
warm
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
handful
Dill
fresh, for garnish
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
50
g
Mushrooms
dried
250
g
Sauerkraut
ready-made
250
g
Potatoes
floury, cut into pieces
1
piece
Onion
medium, finely diced

Steps

  • Soak dried mushrooms in 300ml water for 1 hour.
  • Rinse sauerkraut, then simmer in boiling water for 30 minutes and drain.
  • Finely chop mushrooms and reserve the soaking liquid.
  • Sauté sauerkraut and mushrooms in butter with reserved water until liquid evaporates.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until soft and drain.
  • Fry diced onions in oil for 5 minutes until brown and reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  • Mix flour, salt, oil, and water into a soft dough.
  • Knead dough for 8 minutes and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Mash cooled potatoes with cottage cheese and fried onions.
  • Roll dough to 3mm thickness and cut into 10cm rounds.
  • Fill dough rounds with fillings and seal edges with water.
  • Poach dumplings in boiling water for 4 minutes until they float.
  • Serve with soured cream, garnished with reserved onions and dill.