Ration Recipes: Pierogi from Scratch, the BEST I've Ever Made! | Polish Barley Soup | WW2

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.

Boil the potatoes until soft.

Drain the sauerkraut and squeeze out excess liquid.

Chop the sauerkraut into smaller pieces.

In a skillet, melt 2 oz of butter and sauté the mushrooms and spring onions on high heat until they release moisture.

Add the sauerkraut to the skillet and fry for another 5 minutes.

Mash the boiled potatoes and mix with the sautéed filling.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Let the filling cool before handling.

For the dough, mix 4 to 5 cups of flour with water until smooth.

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