Polish Pierogi – Savory Dumplings

Delicious Polish dumplings filled with potato and cheese or meat, boiled and pan-fried until golden, often topped with caramelized onions or sour cream.

Ingredients (Makes ~20 pierogi):

For the dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ cup warm water
• Pinch of salt

For the filling:
• 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 200g farmer’s cheese or ricotta
• 1 onion, finely chopped and sautéed
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, egg, water, and salt to form a smooth dough; rest 30 mins.
2. Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper for filling.
3. Roll dough thin, cut circles, fill with potato mixture, fold and seal edges.
4. Boil pierogi until they float, then optionally pan-fry in butter until golden.
5. Serve with sour cream or caramelized onions.

Polish Tip:
Pierogi can be sweet or savory—try with fruits or berries for dessert versions!

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Beef Noodles

Ingredients

8 oz wide rice noodles
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, mixed with 2 tbsp water)
2 green onions, chopped

Directions

Cook the rice noodles as per the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Push to the side.
Add the shrimp to the same skillet, cooking until pink and fully done—about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add the remaining oil, then stir in garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
Toss in the cooked noodles, mixing until evenly coated. Return shrimp to the pan, stirring everything together for 2–3 minutes.
Top with green onions and serve hot. This is spicy, savory noodle bliss in every bite!

Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Total Time : 25 mins
Servings : 4
Calories : ~480 kcal
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