Potato Pierogi

Pierogi are considered one of the national dishes of Poland and have been enjoyed for centuries. They are traditionally served during holidays and family gatherings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Potato Pierogi

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Polish Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 60 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, finely chopped onion, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a dough forms.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Use a glass or a round cutter to cut out circles.
4. Place a spoonful of the potato filling onto each dough circle. Fold the circle in half and pinch the edges together to seal.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pierogi in batches for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface.
6. Remove the cooked pierogi from the water using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate.
7. In a frying pan, heat some vegetable oil and fry the pierogi until golden brown.
8. Serve the potato pierogi hot with sour cream or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.