World Flavors Cookbook

Pierogi Ruskie

Name: Pierogi Ruskie
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Poland
Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 200ml warm water; 500g potatoes, peeled and boiled; 250g twaróg (Polish curd cheese) or farmers cheese; 2 large onions, finely diced and caramelized; Salt and black pepper; Topping: sour cream and fried bacon bits

The most beloved Polish dumplings, filled with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes, curd cheese, and fried onions. Served with sour cream and crispy bacon.

Cuisine: Poland

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour
1 egg
200ml warm water
500g potatoes, peeled and boiled
250g twaróg (Polish curd cheese) or farmers cheese
2 large onions, finely diced and caramelized
Salt and black pepper
Topping: sour cream and fried bacon bits

Instructions

Make the filling: Mash the boiled potatoes with the cheese and half of the caramelized onions. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Make the dough: Mix flour, egg, and warm water. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let it rest for 30 minutes under a bowl.
Roll out the dough thinly. Cut out circles using a glass.
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold in half and pinch the edges to seal.
Boil in salted water in batches. They are ready 2 minutes after they float to the surface.
Serve topped with the remaining caramelized onions and bacon bits.