We invite you to make Moldovan Cabbage Pies, known as Verzere. Verzere is a traditional Moldovan dish, consisting of small, folded pastries filled with sauerkraut or fresh cabbage. Their taste is similar to puff pastry pies but with a more delicate texture.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- Oil – ½ cup
- Water – ½ cup
- Flour – 2 cups
- Salt to taste
For the filling:
- Sauerkraut (can include carrots) – 2 cups
- Carrot – 1
- Onion – 1
- Oil
- Egg yolk – 1
Preparation:
- Prepare the dough by mixing water with oil and salt, then gradually adding flour to form a dough.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 20-25 minutes.
- While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent.
- Squeeze the sauerkraut to remove excess liquid, then add it to the pan with the onion. Sauté until lightly golden.
- The dough should be very soft. Divide it into 14-15 portions.
- Roll each portion thinly into a rectangle. Place the filling on one edge, fold in the sides, and roll up like a small log.
- Place the pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg yolk and bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20 minutes.
Your Moldovan Cabbage Pies (Verzere) are ready to enjoy. Bon appétit!