Pyrih (
Ukrainian ?????, pl.
pyrohy ??????) is a
Ukrainian pie that can have either a sweet or savoury filling. In
Russia and
Belarus it is called
pirog (
Russian ????? (pl.
pirogi ??????),
Belarusian ?????).
Pyrih (pirog) is usually made from yeast-raised dough, but can also be made from shortcrust or puff pastry. The name is derived from the ancient Proto-Slavic word pir, meaning "banquet" or "festivity".[1] Pyrohy or pirogi (plural) are full-sized pies, while pyrizhky or pirozhki (Ukrainian ???????, Russian ???????) are individual-sized buns that can be eaten with one hand.
The standard shape for pyrohy is oblong with tapering ends, but rectangular or circular pyrohy are also common. They can be closed or open-faced with no crust on top (like a tart).[2]
The filling for pyrohy may be sweet and contain cottage cheese, or fruits like apple, plums or various berries. Savoury versions may consist of meat, fish, mushrooms, cabbage, buckwheat groats or potato. In Ukrainian and Russian cuisines, pyrohy with a savoury filling are traditionally served (like pirozhki) as an accompaniment with clear borscht, broth or consommé.[2]
