Perogies

Pierogi

Pierogi ruskie topped with fried onion
Alternative names	Pirogi, pirohy, pyrohy, varenyky
Type	Dumpling
Course	Appetizer, main, dessert
Place of origin	Central and Eastern Europe
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Dough: flour, eggs, water Filling: various

Pierogi (/pɪˈroʊɡi/ pih-ROH-ghee) (singular pieróg), also known as varenyky, are filled dumplings of Central and Eastern European origin. Although the word pierogi is plural, most English speakers use it as if it were singular and add s or es for plural. They are made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking them in boiling water. These dumplings are popular in Slavic (Belarusian, Polish, Slovak, , Russian, Ruthenian, Ukrainian); Baltic (Latvian, Lithuanian); and other Eastern European cuisines (such as Hungarian and Romanian), where they are known under local names. Pierogi are especially associated with Poland and Slovakia, where they are considered national dishes.

Typical fillings include potato, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese, and fruits. The dumplings may be served with a topping, such as melted butter, sour cream, or fried onion, or combinations of those ingredients.