How to Cook Pierogies
Pierogi is a Polish word meaning dumpling. Made from dough formed into a half-circle pastry, the dumpling can be filled with mashed potatoes, cheese, meats or vegetables. Pierogies are also stuffed with fruit for dessert dishes. Usually a side dish, pierogies can also used in a casserole with vegetables, sauces and cheese. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Frozen or homemade pierogies
- Four quart boiling pot
- Baking tray
- 10 or 12 inch Frying pan
- Deep fryer
- Grill
- Casserole dish
Instructions
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Pierogi cooking methods
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Boil pierogies about five to seven minutes, or until they float. Use two quarts of water for one pound of pierogies. Drain well and season with salt, pepper, basil and parsley. Serve with sour cream..
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Bake pierogies in a 400° Fahrenheit oven. Place the pierogies on a baking sheet prepared with a non-stick baking spray. Spray the pierogies on both sides. During baking turn pierogies after about 10 minutes. Total baking time is about 18 to 20 minutes or until evenly browned.
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Use a deep fryer at 350° Fahrenheit for about four minutes or until the pierogies are lightly brown. Grill for about five minutes on an indoor grill. Spray both sides of the pierogies with olive oil spray to avoid sticking.
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Cook pierogies in a casserole by layering with tomatoes, pepperoni, onion and green pepper and top with mozzarella or Romano cheese. You can also try cooking pierogies in a casserole with baby spinach leaves and broccoli. Use a small amount of chicken broth and top with bacon and Parmesan cheese.
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Sauté pierogies in butter with onion and mushroom until they are brown. Pierogies will mix well with the onion and mushroom flavors. Use other vegetables like green pepper, asparagus, or carrot slices.
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Cook fruit pierogies by boiling or baking. Top with a variety of sweets such as brown sugar, sweet cream or fruit yogurt. Or, serve them cold with ice cream or whip cream. You can also cover the pierogies with sweet fruit sauces or caramel or chocolate.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not overcook when boiling or the pierogies will be starchy.
References
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