Make Pierogi And Float Away On Potato Pillow
Homemade pierogi is the pinnacle of comfort food. For Natalie’s family, her grandma’s pierogi were the star of the holiday table. And before you ask, there’s no such thing as a lazy pierogi, because making these potato-filled pillows is a real labor of love. But ask any of her family members, and they’ll tell you it is their favorite dish their grandma made.
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What Are Pierogies?
Pierogies are potato-filled dumplings. Every culture has a dumpling, which is to say everyone loves dough filled with tasty things (just looking at the wiki page for dumplings is an experience). In Poland, pierogi are the dumpling of choice and are filled with fluffy seasoned potatoes, and frequently fresh mint, just like Natalie’s grandma used to make.
How To Make Pierogi
Make the dough. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes to an hour.
Make the filling while the dough rests.
Roll and cut the dough.
Fill the pierogi. Here’s the thing, you’ll need to move as quickly as possible so the dough doesn't dry out.
Put a pot of water on to boil.
Make the toppings. Cook the onion and bacon in a large skillet.
First, boil the pierogi until they float and then transfer them to the skillet with the onion and bacon. Pan fry the pierogi until they are gently golden.
Serve family style with sour cream or cottage cheese on the side.
Some Pierogi Thoughts
If it’s your first time entering the world of pierogi, you might have some questions on your mind. We set out to answer those questions before you embark on your dumpling journey.
Are pierogies Polish or Ukrainian? Pierogi (that’s the plural form, but pierogies and also perogy is also used) are Polish, and vareniki (or varenyky) are Ukrainian.
What are pierogies made of? Pierogi are dough wrapped around a filling. The most basic of which is a seasoned potato filling, but can also include meat, cheese, and sometimes sweet fillings like fruit!
Is it better to fry or boil pierogies? The finest pierogi are boiled and then pan fried, and that’s how we do it.
What to serve with pierogies? We recommend setting the table with Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham and a bubbling dish of Scalloped Potatoes.
Tools You’ll Need
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It’s A Labor Of Love, And That’s Why We Love It
We definitely love a quick and easy weeknight meal. But like our homemade pierogi, some good things take time. Here’s a few more recipes that take a little more time, but that are totally worth the investment:
Make Grandma’s Pierogi And Rejoice!
Did you make Natalie’s grandma proud by making her Polish pierogi recipe? Snap a photo of your homemade pierogies and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed them to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!