Vegan Latvian piragi bites guide
What's the story
Piragi are a beloved Latvian delicacy, famous for their crescent shape and delicious savory filling. Traditionally prepared with bacon and onion, this recipe provides a vegan adaptation of the classic, opening the door to everyone. Perfect for parties, or as a yummy snack, vegan piragi bites carry the rich history and cultural importance of Latvian cuisine, while ensuring a tasty treat for all. Ready, set, cook.
Ingredients list
Gather the following ingredients
For dough: combine two cups flour, one teaspoon sugar, half teaspoon salt, one packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons), three-quarters cup warm water, and two tablespoons olive oil. For filling: saute one cup chopped mushrooms and half cup onions in olive oil, stir in one tablespoon soy sauce, and season with black pepper. Use almond milk for brushing.
Step 1
Prepare the dough
Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for eight minutes until smooth. Lightly oil the dough, return it to the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Make the filling
As your dough is rising, you can get your filling ready. Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss in chopped onions first; let them sweat it out until they're see-through before throwing in your shrooms. Let everything cook until the mushrooms are soft, then stir in soy sauce and black pepper to taste; set it aside to cool a bit.
Step 3
Shape your piragi bites
After your dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down. Then divide it into small pieces—each should weigh about an ounce for bite-sized piragi. Roll each piece into an oval shape, then spoon some mushroom-onion mixture onto one side. Fold over to create crescent shapes, pinching edges together firmly to seal. Don't forget this step!
Step 4
Bake your piragi bites
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Place piragi on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each one. Brush each piragi with almond milk for a nice golden finish. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Allow them to cool a bit before serving. Relish these vegan Latvian piragi bites anytime!