Polishstirfry Recipes

POLISH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and brown kielbasa.
• Remove from pan. Cover kielbasa with foil to keep warm.
• Drain fat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add onion to the pan and saute for a few minutes to soften.
• Add chopped greens in batches as it wilts into the pan.
• When greens are wilted, add sauerkraut.
• Mix together reserved sauerkraut "juice", mustard, paprika, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add to pan.
• Return kielbasa to pan. Toss to combine and transfer to a serving platter.

POLISH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Lightly grease big, iron skillet (I like to use my chicken fryer), with canola oil.
• Brown the Kielbasa. Take it out and put it aside. Drain excess grease.
• Fry potatoes and carrots, stirring often, until half-cooked.
• Add onion and keep frying, stirring frequently.
• When the onion is half-cooked, add the cabbage and continue until everything is completely cooked.
• Return Kielbasa to the pan, mix well, and serve once it is reheated.
• This dish travels well and reheats well.

MY VERSION OF MY FRIEND JON'S POLISH STIR-FRY AND PIEROGIS POT STICKERS WITH HERBS AND SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Cover the bottom of a skillet with softened butter. Arrange pierogis in the pan in a single layer. Add 1 cup water to the pan. Cover pan and place over medium high heat. Cook covered 8 minutes, remove lid and cook out any liquid in the pot.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown kielbasa and remove from pan. Cover kielbasa with foil to keep warm. Drain fat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Raise heat to high. Add onion to the pan and saute for a few minutes to soften. Add chopped kale in batches as it wilts into the pan. When kale is wilted, add sauerkraut. Season stir-fry with mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Return kielbasa to pan. Toss to combine and transfer to a serving platter.
• Let the pierogis "stick" and brown in the butter as the liquid evaporates. Remove crisp pierogis from heat to a plate.
• Stir together the chopped herbs and sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Serve with pierogis.

SAUSAGE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add sausage, vegetables and bamboo shoots if desired; stir-fry until heated through. Combine cornstarch, cayenne, broth and soy sauce until smooth; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice.