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

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How to make pierogies taste good? ›

In a large NON-STICK fry pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. 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!

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!

Also called perogi or perogy, Polish pierogi (pronounced pih-ROH-ghee) or homemade pierogies are small half-moon dumplings. They're also chock-full of fabulous fillings. Interestingly, the word pierogi is actually plural. But the singular form pieróg is hardly ever used.

Sweet Cottage Cheese and Fruit Sauce: This sauce pairs well with dessert pierogi, offering a touch of sweetness. Mushroom and Bacon Sauce: Ideal for meat-filled pierogi, this rich sauce enhances its savory flavor. Horseradish and Mustard Sauce: A classic Polish choice, it gives your pierogi a spicy twist.

These stuffed dumplings are common throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Varenyky is the more commonly used term in Ukraine, often eaten with sweet fillings, while pierogi are the national dish of Poland.

Traditionally pierogi are served with simple toppings such as fried onions, lardons, melted butter, sour cream or pork rinds. But not everything needs to be savoury! Poles also love sweet pierogi. In the summer, a sweet version of pierogi are popular as a main course.

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.

Are Poppy's pierogies vegan? ›

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.

A tried and true method for cooking pierogies is frying. The texture is crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

The name differs depending on the region, with states further east such as Russia preferring the term vareniki, while those further west, such as Poland and Slovakia, use the term pierogi.

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.

Using freshly frozen homemade pierogies is perfect too. Or you can even let frozen ones thaw just a little bit. You want to make sure they are fully tossed or brushed with olive oil, covered in some salt, pepper and garlic. Then top them with the onions and roast!

Place frozen CHEEMO Perogies into boiling water and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent perogies from sticking together or to the bottom of the pot. Boil for 3-5 minutes until they float to the top and are well puffed. Drain in a colander and toss gently in melted butter or margarine.