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Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) take?
30 min all in โ 10 min prep, 20 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ยผ tsp.
What can I use instead?
butter โ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) โ sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) โ silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) โ whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) โ a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.