Pierogi are filled dumplings from Poland and Eastern Europe. With savory or sweet fillings wrapped by unleavened dough, pierogi are usually boiled by water or pan-fried. Typical fillings include potato, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese and fruits. The dumplings may be served with toppings, like melted butter, sour cream or fried onion. Pierogi are considered as a national dish of Poland though they are also a popular in Ashkenazi Jewish society and North America. In the United States and Canada, the term pierogi represents all kinds of Eastern European dumplings, regardless of the shape, size, or filling.
