6 Delicious Alternative Piragi Fillings | Latvian Baking

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lighter option, while water can be used for a dairy-free version.

Prepare the dough in advance, as it's not shown in this video.

Roll out the dough into balls.

For the first filling, mix grated cheese and thinly sliced onion, then add fresh dill on top before sealing the pastry.

For the second filling, sauté Chantell mushrooms with salt, pepper, and butter, then use as filling.

For the third filling, sauté cabbage in butter, adding salt, pepper, and caraway seeds, then use as filling.

For the fourth filling, fry minced beef with a red wine reduction until cooked, then use as filling.

For the fifth filling, mix chopped jalapenos and pickled gherkins, pat dry, and add sriracha sauce before using as filling.

For the sixth filling, mix cottage cheese with soaked raisins and sugar, then use as filling.

Seal each pastry and place them on a baking tray.

Bake until golden brown, as shown in the masterclass video.

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