What is Pirog?
[[image:Fish pie.JPG|thumb|right|A pyrih (pirog) with fish.]] '''Pyrih''' (the plural is ''pyrohy'') is a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[pie]] that can have either a sweet or savory filling. In [[Russia]] and [[Belarus]] it is called '''pirog''' (plural is ''pirogi''). == Pastry == Pyrih (pirog) is usually made from [[yeast]]-raised [[dough]], but can also be made from [[shortcrust pastry|shortcrust]] or [[puff pastry]]. Pyrohy or pirogi are full-sized pies, while [[Pirozhki|pyrizhky]] or pirozhki are smaller-sized pies that can be eaten with one hand. The standard shape for pyrohy is [[oblong]] with [[taper]]ing ends, but [[rectangle|rectangular]] or [[circle|circular]] pyrohy are also common. They can be closed or open-faced with no [[wikt:crust|crust]] on top (like a [[tart]]). == Filling == The filling for pyrohy may be sweet and contain [[cottage cheese]], or fruits like [[apple]], [[plums]] or various [[berry|berries]]. Savory versions may consist of [[meat]], [[fish]], [[mushroom]]s, [[cabbage]], [[buckwheat]] [[groat]]s or [[potato]]. In Ukrainian and Russian [[cuisine]]s, pyrohy with a savory filling are traditionally served (like pirozhki) together with [[borscht]], or [[soup]]. == Recipes == * [http://www.wumag.kiev.ua/index2.php?param=pgs20073/144 Pyrih with fish] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191705/http://www.wumag.kiev.ua/index2.php?param=pgs20073%2F144 |date=2016-03-04 }} * [http://www.recipelink.com/mf/3/4520 Ukrainian Pyrih with Cabbage filling] * [http://www.recipelink.com/mf/3/4622 Ukrainian Vegetable and Meat Pastry Pyrih] * [http://foodgeeks.com/recipes/recipe.phtml?recipe_id=18281 Ukrainian Easter Cheesecake with Raisins (Syrnyi Pyrih)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040115035606/http://foodgeeks.com/recipes/recipe.phtml?recipe_id=18281 |date=2004-01-15 }} [[Category:Ukrainian food]] [[Category:Russian food]] [[Category:Pies]]