Pierogi

Pierogi or Pierogies are filled dumplings, made by wrapping unleavened dough around a filling, and occasionally flavored with a savory or sweet garnish and cooked in boiling water.

This article is about the boiled dumplings. For the fried buns, see Pirozhki. For Eastern European pies, see Pirog. For the YouTuber, see Scammer Payback.
Pierogi
Pierogi with butter
TypeDumplings
CourseAppetizer, main, dessert
Place of origin
Region or statePoland, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe
Associated cuisinePoland (as pierogi)
Main ingredients
  • Dough: flour, eggs, water
  • Filling: various
Variations
  • savory: bryndzové pirohy or pierogi z mięsem), pierogi z kapustą i grzybami and pierogi ruskie from Poland
  • sweet: with fruit, often accompanied by pastry sauces or breadcrumbs mixed in butter

Pierogi or their varieties are associated with the cuisines of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Dumplings most likely originated in Asia and came to Europe via trade in the Middle Ages. The widely used English name pierogi was derived from Polish. In East Europe and parts of Canada they are known as varenyky, or, in some dialects, pyrohy. Pierogi are also popular in modern-day American cuisine where they are sometimes known under different local names.

Typical fillings include potato, cheese, quark, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushrooms, fruits, and/or berries. Savory pierogi are often served with a topping of sour cream, fried onions, or both.

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