Pierekaczewnik

Description

The iconic Polish pierekaczewnik originated in the old eastern borderlands of Poland, a melting pot of many different peoples: Poles, Lithuanians, Russians, Belarussians, Ukrainians, Jews, and Tatars. The dish was brought to Poland by Tatar settlers who arrived as early as the 14th century, bringing with them their rich oriental cuisine. Pierekaczewnik—or Tatarski pieróg , in its other name—is made with six layers of thinly rolled dough, each brushed with melted butter and spread with a savory filling of ground lamb, rolled into a snail shape, then baked until the crust crisps. The dish is regarded as a delicacy across the country, especially in the Podlaskie region, but because of the lengthy preparation time, pierekaczewnik is seldom made, except in Tatar households where it represents a staple of Bayram celebrations.