Polish Sauerkraut Pierogi

Ingredients

• 2 onions, medium
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 14 oz (400 g) sauerkraut
• 1 carrot, large
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 4 US cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (8.45 fl oz, 250 ml) hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop the onion into small pieces and fry...: Chop the onion into small pieces and fry in olive oil.

2. 2

   Chop the sauerkraut and squeeze out excess juice....: Chop the sauerkraut and squeeze out excess juice. In a pot, boil water and put the sauerkraut in. Grate the carrot and add to the pot.

3. 3

   Cook for about 30 minutes until the cabbage...: Cook for about 30 minutes until the cabbage becomes soft. Drain it well.

4. 4

   Add the sauerkraut/carrot mix to the fried onion,...: Add the sauerkraut/carrot mix to the fried onion, combine and fry together for 10-15 minutes. Season with the right amount of salt and pepper. Set aside.

5. 5

   Choose one of the dough recipes from here,...: Choose one of the dough recipes from here, or follow this basic recipe below.

6. 6

   Sift the flour onto your work surface. Make...: Sift the flour onto your work surface. Make a well, pour in a small amount of hot water.

7. 7

   Knead quickly, gradually adding enough water for the...: Knead quickly, gradually adding enough water for the dough to become soft and elastic. Don't add too much, because it might become too sticky.

8. 8

   Divide the dough into four parts. Spread the...: Divide the dough into four parts. Spread the first on a work surface sprinkled with flour. Roll into a thin piece of dough. Cut into circles using a round cutter (or a glass).

9. 9

   Place a spoonful of sauerkraut filling in the...: Place a spoonful of sauerkraut filling in the middle of each circle. Fold dough over filling. Press edges together.

10. 10

    Continue until you're out of ingredients.

11. 11

    Bring a pot of salted water to a...: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly.

12. 12

    Drop in a couple of dumplings. Cook for...: Drop in a couple of dumplings. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes - until they start to float to the top.

13. 13

    Collect pierogi with a slotted spoon. Serve with...: Collect pierogi with a slotted spoon. Serve with melted butter or other topping of choice.