How to make Polish pierogi | Easy Polish 29

farmer's cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while being a versatile cooking option.

Boil potatoes until tender, then drain and mash them.

In a mixing bowl, crack an egg and gradually add water while mixing with a spoon until a smooth dough forms.

Add a bit of salt and pepper to the mashed potatoes for flavor.

Add farmer's cheese to the mashed potatoes, adjusting the amount based on taste preference.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, ensuring it is not too sticky or too hard.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut circles from the dough using a glass or cutter.

Place a spoonful of the potato and cheese filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal tightly, ensuring there are no holes.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and gently add the pierogi, stirring to prevent sticking.

Cook the pierogi until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.

Remove the pierogi with a slotted spoon and drain them in a colander.

Sauté chopped onions in butter until golden brown to serve with the pierogi.

Serve the pierogi hot with the sautéed onions on top.

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