Vegan Pierogi Recipe That Taste EXACTLY Like The Original! (2024)

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What is the original pierogi? ›

While the origin of the pierogi is often under debate, the exact origin of the dish is unknown and unverifiable. Dumplings most likely originated in China and became widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages or later periods.

Add onion and drained pierogies and season to taste with salt and pepper or House Seasoning. Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. The pasta shell will get a little crunchy - it's delish! Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Let's start with the most obvious and traditional pierogi of all – pierogi Ruskie. Try not to be fooled by its name – this is Polish pierogi, of course, not Russian. So why the “Ruskie” part of the name?

Classic Onion (Vegan) Pierogies

Smooth, creamy whipped potatoes, savory diced onions, and a perfect amount of salt and spices, wrapped up in a tasty pasta pocket. Mrs. T's Classic Onion Pierogies are simply satisfying sautéed in butter with a dollop of sour cream!

Varenyky is the more commonly used term in Ukraine, often eaten with sweet fillings, while pierogi are the national dish of Poland. Different to pelmeni as they are usually vegetarian, varenyky and pierogi can be served fried in butter, usually as an appetiser or a dessert.

This recipe is a simple combination of flour, eggs, water, and salt.

Regardless of how you choose to spell it, pierogi are the very definition of comfort food. Think pillow-soft dumplings, oozing butter, filled with deep flavours and often served with a smorgasbord of toppings or sides (often crispy bacon and sour cream).

T's Pierogies. If you have the time, boil the frozen pierogies first, to get the pasta perfect for sautéing. However, it's not a must—you can also cook frozen pierogies right in the skillet without boiling them—and they will turn out delicious.

They are then ready to serve; savory pierogi are often accompanied by fried onions and greaves, while sweet dumplings are topped with sour cream or sprinkled with sugar. Other ways of preparing pierogi include baking them in an oven, which browns the dough and makes it crunchy.

Looking back to the beginning, the word pierogi originated in Europe and it is the plural form of the word “pierog”. “Pierogi” is the more common spelling. But at Mrs. T's we spell it with a Y, as in Pierogy.

Can you buy vegan pierogies? ›

Yes! You can get Vegan Pierogies products delivered same-day in as fast as one hour from stores near you using the Instacart app or website.

The best vegetable side dishes to eat with pierogi: pea and asparagus orzo, cavolo nero with lemon and garlic, and ratatouille. A few of my favourite random pierogi side dishes: cheesy 'nduja slider, fried greens, vegetable soup, or beetroot pasta.

What brands of frozen pierogies are vegan? There are many brands that make accidentally vegan pierogies. The most common brands that I find are Poppy's and Aunt Helena's. Look for the potato and onion versions (without cheese) of any brand and they are usually vegan.

pierogi, one or more dumplings of Polish origin, made of unleavened dough filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit and boiled or fried or both. In Polish pierogi is the plural form of pieróg (“dumpling”), but in English the word pierogi is usually treated as either singular or plural.

The origins of pierogi are murky – some say Marco Polo brought the idea over from China – but the dish dates back to at least 1682. That's when Poland's first cookbook, Compendium Ferculorum, albo Zebranie potraw, was published, featuring a recipe for pierogi stuffed with veal kidneys.

Pyrohy or Varenyky – Did you know? In Ukraine, pyrohy are best known under the name of Varenyky. The word 'varenyky' comes from the Ukrainian word 'varyty´ or 'to boil' because this product is cooked in boiling water. This comfort food is spelled many different ways: pyrohy, pyrogy, pyrogie, pierogi, perogi and others.

A Culinary Link to Pittsburgh's Immigrant Past

These filled dumplings are considered the national dish of Poland and are popular in other Slavic countries like Ukraine, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Russia. Pittsburgh was introduced to the pierogi by the immigrants who came to the area.