How to Make Pierogi - The Polish Chef

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed potato flakes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while mashed potato flakes are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and higher in protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients.

Measure flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Measure water into a large measuring cup. Add eggs to water and mix with a fork.

Gradually add water/egg mixture to flour while stirring with the fork to evenly moisten all ingredients.

Stir until ingredients come together.

Dump onto a clean hard surface to knead.

Knead for approximately 1 minute or until dough is smooth.

If dough appears dry, add small amounts of extra water. If too sticky, add more flour.

Round the dough and coat with flour. Place on the table and cover with plastic wrap or an inverted bowl.

Let rest for 10-15 minutes before using.

Rinse potatoes, place in pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.

Let potatoes cool enough until easy to handle. Peel and rice potatoes into a large bowl.

Cook onions in the butter until soft, but not browned. Add to potatoes with the remaining ingredients.

Mix well, cover and refrigerate until firm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens