Pierogi are filled dumplings of Polish cuisine, made by wrapping an unleavened dough of flour and eggs, sometimes enriched with sour cream, around a filling and boiling until the dumplings float. Savory fillings include potato mixed with twarog cheese, sauerkraut, ground meat or mushrooms, while sweet versions use fruit such as strawberries or blueberries or sweetened cheese, and cooked pierogi are commonly garnished with sour cream, fried onion or both, or pan fried in butter after boiling. Dumplings are thought to have originated in China and spread through Europe during or after the Middle Ages, reaching Poland by at least 1682, when the recipe appeared in the country's first printed cookbook. Savory pierogi are typically served with toppings such as bacon and onion, while dessert versions receive apple sauce or jam.
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Origin Period, From (Year)Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks one competing theory (13th century, via Saint Hyacinth of Poland from Kievan Rus); a rival theory instead credits a Turkic route through Ukraine. Because the exact origin is stated as unknown and unverifiable, this date is the earliest of the competing theories, not a settled fact. Origin RegionSourced to the subject's own account Origin Period, To (Year)Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks 1682, when Poland's first cookbook, Compendium ferculorum, albo Zebranie potraw, was published, carrying the recipe. FAQs
Are pierogi ruskie Russian?
No, ruskie means Ruthenian, after Red Ruthenia, and the filling is potato, white cheese and fried onion.
No. The word ruskie in pierogi ruskie does not mean Russian, but Ruthenian. The name does not indicate any Russian origin, since this kind of food is unknown in Russia. The dish comes from the prewar Polish region called Red Ruthenia, which today lies within Ukraine. The filling is cooked potatoes, white cheese and stir-fried onion.
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Dumplings under the name pierogi are a traditional Polish dish, holding considerable culinary significance in Poland.
Origins, Saint Hyacinth theory
Other sources theorize that in the 13th century, pierogi were brought by Saint Hyacinth of Poland from the Far East (Asia) via what was then the Kievan Rus
Introduction, first cookbook
The recipe itself dates back to at least 1682, when Poland's first cookbook, Compendium ferculorum, albo Zebranie potraw, was published.
Expresses Tradition: Christmas Feast Traditions, Article body
In the east baked pierogi are a common and well-liked Christmas dish.
Expresses Tradition: Wedding Feast Traditions, Article body
Derelye is consumed primarily as a festive food for special occasions such as weddings; it is also eaten for regular meals, but this tradition has become rare.
Expresses Tradition: Funeral and Memorial Foods, Article body
Also, pierogi were made especially for mournings or wakes, and some for caroling season in January.
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