SHELL
1 tbsp warm liquid lecithin
2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cider vinegar
10 1/2 oz firm silken tofu
1/2 cup water
POTATO FILLING
6 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
2 tbsp smoked yeast (optional)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp corn oil
1 cup finely diced onions
5 oz firm silken tofu
CABBAGE GARBANZO FILLING
2 tbsp canola oil
2 cup finely diced cabbage
1 cup finely diced red onions
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp smoked yeast
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup garbanzo flour
ACCOMPANIMENTS
1 vegan sour cream
Directions
Warm lecithin by placing the bottle in simmering water on the stove
till lecithin is runny. Stir into the flours & salt & set aside.
Blend the vinegar, tofu & water till smooth. Combine with the flours
handling till the dough has a medium stiff consistency. Roll out
dough on a floured board forming a 21" x 6" rectangle 3/16" thick.
Cut into 8 equal pieces about 3" x 3" each. (Rolling the dough a
littel thinner may yield another 3 pieces). Place about 1 1/2 tb
filling on each piece. Wet the edges of the dough. Stretch one
corner of the dough to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle &
press together, sealing the pierogi. Bring water to a simmer in a
large pot. Drop each pierogi carefully into the water & cook in the
simmering water till the pierogi rises to the surface. Remove &
drain. They can be sealed in a plastic wrap & kept in the fridge or
frozen at this point. To serve the pierogi, saute in oil until
lightly browned. Serve with vegan sour cream. POTATO FILLING: Cook
potatoes till soft. Drain & mash immediately until they are smooth.
This should yield 4 c packed potatoes. Add yeast, salt & pepper &
mix well. Saute onions in oil till translucent. Blend tofu till
smooth. Stir onions & tofu into the potato mixture. This filing
should keep refrigerated for a week. CABBAGE GARBANZO FILLING: Heat
oil in a large skillet. Add cabbage, onions & seasonings. Cook for 5
minutes, stirring constantly. Add water & flour & cook till
thickened. If necessary, add more flour a tb at a time. This filling
should keep in the fridge for a week.
Servings: 4 servings
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