Smoked ham stuffed perogies

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Ingredients

  • For the filling:

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup smoked ham, diced
  • 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

  • For the dough:

  • 240g strong flour
  • 240g plain flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 240ml warm water
  • 4L salted water
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 60g butter
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sour cream, to garnish

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Smoked ham stuffed perogies

1) Place all the filling ingredients in a medium bowl and combine well. Set aside.

2) For the dough, place both the flours in a large bowl, add the baking powder and salt and mix well. In a separate bowl place the egg, olive oil and 240ml of water and whisk until combined.

3) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon to form a ball. Cut the dough in half. (You can freeze it for another time, if desired.)

4) Flour a work surface and roll the dough about 3mm thick. Use a 7 1/2cm biscuit cutter to cut out 12 rounds from the dough.

5) Place a dollop of filling in the centre of each dough round. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon. Press the edges together with your thumb and seal using the flat tines of a fork.

6) Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a simmer. Add the perogies and cook for about 2 minutes, then drain.

7) Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over a high heat, melt half the butter and add the onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes until slightly caramelised.

8) Add the perogies and the remaining butter. Allow to saute for a few minutes, then add the spring onions.

Remove to a serving platter and serve with sour cream.

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