Biłgoraj pierogi
| Alternative names | Pierogi biłgorajskie |
|---|---|
| Type | Savoury pie or pâté[1] |
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin | Biłgoraj, Poland |
| Serving temperature | Hot or cold[1] |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, quark, buckwheat groats (kasha) |
Biłgoraj pieróg (Polish: pieróg biłgorajski, piróg biłgorajski, krupniak) is a traditional Polish regional dish, originating from Biłgoraj Land, formerly prepared for important celebrations and holidays.[1]
Pieróg biłgorajski is baked either without a crust, in which case it is called "bald" (Polish łysy), or with a yeast dough crust. The filling is based on cooked potatoes, quark and cooked buckwheat groats (kasha).[1] The other ingredients are eggs, śmietana (sour cream), fatback or lard, mint (fresh or dried) and spices (salt, black pepper).[1] The kneaded dough is formed into a rectangular or circular shape and baked in the oven.[1] Optionally, pieróg biłgorajski can be folded in a thin layer of yeast-based dough.[2]
The texture of the pieróg (singular) is solid, easy to break or crumble, with its appearance resembling that of freshly cooked pâté.[2] It may be served hot or cold, with śmietana, milk or butter.[1]
A Polish dish with a similar taste is kaszak, which is de facto a bread roll filled with Biłgoraj pierogi.
Since October 4, 2005, Biłgoraj pierogi are found on the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's List of Traditional Products.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Pieróg biłgorajski". www.bilgoraj.pl (in Polish). Biłgoraj city. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ a b c "Pieróg (Piróg) Biłgorajski dawniej zwany "krupniakiem"". Lista produktów tradycyjnych (in Polish). Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi. Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2018-11-18.