Slovakian Kielbasa Pierogi
A hearty and comforting Slovakian-inspired dish featuring homemade pierogi filled with kielbasa and served in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound kielbasa
- ●homemade or 1 package store-bought pierogi doughsee below for homemade dough recipe
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 tablespoon slovakian sausage seasoning
- ●1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1 cup sour creamoptional
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
- 1
To make homemade pierogi dough, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl. Knead for 5 minutes and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 3
Place a tablespoon of kielbasa mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 4
Fold dough over filling and press edges together to seal.
- 5
In a large pot, combine 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon Slovakian sausage seasoning.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Add pierogi to pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 8
Serve hot with sour cream and chopped parsley, if desired.
- 9
To make kielbasa mixture, cook 1 pound kielbasa in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking into small pieces as it cooks.
- 10
Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 11
Stir in 1 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 tablespoon Slovakian sausage seasoning.