Lillian's Potato and Cheese Pirogies

INGREDIENTS

• Freshly ground white pepper
• 1/2 cup pickled red onions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1/4 pound farmers cheese or cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds white potatoes, peeled, cooked until tender and cooled