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Nutritional Values
400kcal
15gProtein
60gCarbs
10gFat
2gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Cheese Pierogi
How to order / say it
Say it
Pierogi z serem — [Pyeh-roh-gee z seh-rem]
Order
I'd like the cheese pierogi, please.
Locally
Poproszę pierogi z serem.
Say locally
Dumplings filled with a sweet cheese mixture
Why try it?
Pierogi are a quintessential part of Polish culture, representing the warmth of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. They are a beloved comfort food across Gdansk, embodying the city's rich culinary traditions.
How it tastes
The dumplings have a soft, pillowy dough exterior that encases a creamy, slightly sweet cheese filling. They are often served hot with a hint of butter or a dollop of sour cream, enhancing their richness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Pierogi date back to the 13th century and are believed to have been brought from the Far East by Polish merchants. They evolved into a culinary staple, with regional variations appearing, including sweet cheese-filled versions in Gdansk by the 19th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🥛 250 g quark cheese
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Mix flour, egg, salt, and water to make dough, then let it rest.
- 2 Roll out dough, cut into circles, and place cheese mixture in center.
- 3 Fold and seal each dumpling, boiling them until they float.
- 4 Heat butter in a pan, fry boiled pierogi until golden, and serve.
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