All About The Pierogi

What Is A Pierogi?

Pierogi is a dumpling of dough stuffed with various ingredients such as vegetables, fruit, cheese, or meat. It is often served with a side of sour cream and onions.

History Of The Pierogi

It is unclear about where the pierogi originated from because it did not develop within a certain region over time. However, it is believed the dumpling came from the Orient across Central Asia where they were once more veggie-filled and into Eastern Europe. Today, the pierogi is most associated with the country of Poland.

How To Make Pierogi

The pierogi can be made in several different ways such as baking them in an oven, boiling, deep-frying, or even sautéing them. It's really matter of preference or what type of pierogi from a specific country or region you would like to make. For instance, a traditional Polish pierogi is made with potatoes and cheese filling and is prepared over a stove top.

Below are different recipes for making these delicious dumplings.

Recipe Ideas - Polish pierogi recipe with either cheese or potatoe filling
http://www.recipe-ideas.co.uk/recipes-7/Polish%20Pierogi.htm

New Poland (The Polish Web) - Pierogi dough and fillings recipes including beef, cabbage, cheese, fruit, mushroom, potatoe, and sausages
http://www.newpoland.com/recipes_PIEROGI.htm

Taste of Home - Polish pierogi recipe
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Polish-Pierogi

Every Day with Rachael Ray - Holiday pierogi with brown butter
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/pizza-pasta-recipes/holiday-pierogi-with-brown-butter/article.html

Great Places To Eat A Pierogi

Chicago, Illinois, USA

This vibrant city has the largest population of Polish immigrants and descents outside of Poland. You will find some of the best Polish pierogi dishes while being immersed into the culture and community.

Kasia's Deli (Voted Chicago's Best Pierogi!)
2101 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.kasiasdeli.com

New York City, New York, USA

One of the most diverse and multicultural cities in North American, New York is the place for a wide variety of ethic foods. There's no shortage of pierogi dishes here!

Karczma Brooklyn
136 Greenpoint Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
http://karczmabrooklyn.com

Western Canada

Although, the pierogi is most associated with Polish cuisine. Ukrainian food also has many similar dishes. Places such as rural communities in Alberta have a large population of Ukrainians. The next time you find yourself visiting you might want to find your nearest Ukrainian shop or restaurant and enjoy a delicious home-made pierogi. You won't be disappointed. :)

Taste of Ukraine
12210 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 3K3
http://www.tasteofukraine.com

Anywhere in Poland

What better place to eat a pierogi than in the country that makes some of the best and most popular pierogi dishes in the world!

Just For Fun!

Pierogi is such a well-loved food there's an annual pierogi festival in the town of Whiting, Indiana. The event features a parade, music and dance performances, contests, and of course lot’s of pierogi eating!

Pierogi Fest
http://www.pierogifest.net

If that doesn't get you going for some crazy pierogi fun. There's also the Great Pierogi Race which is an annual promotion for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. The event involves four contestants racing in giant pierogies costumes. Need I say more? See the video link below.

Great Pierogi Race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJdNDqfZbU