Pierogi Ruskie

🛒 Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 60 g · 222 kcal
• Warm water 30 g · 0 kcal
• Egg 15 g · 23 kcal
• Potatoes, cooked mashed 125 g · 97 kcal
• Farmer's cheese (twaróg) 60 g · 72 kcal
• Onion 40 g · 16 kcal
• Butter 5 g · 36 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: Combine flour, warm water, egg, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Make the filling: Boil and mash potatoes. Sauté chopped onion in butter until golden, then combine with mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Assemble the pierogi: Roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles using a glass or cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, then fold the dough in half and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
4. Cook the pierogi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the pierogi into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes after they float to the surface.
5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fried onions, sour cream, or crispy bacon bits.