Potato and Cheese Pierogi

Method

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1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 18 minutes until tender, then drain and mash smooth.

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2. Fry the diced onions in the 60 g of butter for 10 minutes until soft and golden, then mix into the potato with the cheese, salt and white pepper. Cool completely.

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3. For the dough, mix the flour and salt, then add the egg, soured cream, oil and warm water. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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4. Rest the dough, covered, for 30 minutes. It should feel soft and slightly tacky.

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5. Roll out to 2 mm on a floured surface and cut 8 cm circles. Keep both the dough and the cut circles covered as you work.

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6. Place a heaped teaspoon of filling on each circle, fold in half, and press the edges firmly, pushing out all the air. Crimp with your fingers or a fork.

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7. Boil in batches in well-salted water: they will sink, then float. Cook for 2 minutes after they float.

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8. Meanwhile fry the sliced onions in the 80 g of butter over medium heat for 12 minutes until deep golden.

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9. Lift the boiled pierogi straight into the onion butter and fry for 2 minutes a side until crisp and browned in patches.

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10. Serve with soured cream and chives.

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Chef’s Tips

• Press every trace of air out before sealing, or the pierogi will burst in the water.
• Keep everything under a damp cloth. Dough that dries out will not seal.
• Freeze uncooked on a tray, then bag. Boil from frozen, adding 2 minutes.

Pairing Suggestions

• Chilled vodka or a Polish lager
• Serve with a beetroot salad or barszcz
• Finish with stewed plums

Storage & Reheating

Uncooked pierogi freeze 3 months. Cooked ones keep 3 days; always refry rather than reboiling.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.