How to make Estonian Piroukad (similar to perogies)- Cooking with Tammo

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato offers more nutrients, while mashed cauliflower can be lower in carbs.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent, while aquafaba is a budget-friendly egg substitute.

Fry minced bacon in a skillet until crispy.

Use bacon fat to sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Prepare frozen bread dough by cutting it into pieces.

Shape the dough into rounds to create nests for the filling.

Combine ground smoked ham, steamed rice, and sautéed onions in a bowl.

Add cabbage to the mixture for a lighter filling.

Fill the dough rounds with the ham and rice mixture.

Fold the dough over to create a bun shape and seal the edges.

Grease the baking pan to prevent sticking.

Glaze the tops of the buns with an egg mixture for shine.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden brown.

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