Varenyky
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The Tale of Varenyky
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Varenyky, boiled dumplings filled with potato, cheese, or fruit, are considered one of Ukraine's oldest and most iconic dishes, closely related to Polish pierogi; both likely share roots in medieval Slavic and broader Central Asian dumpling traditions that spread across Eastern Europe.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup farmer's cheese
- 1 onion, diced and sautéed in butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Butter, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- 1Make the dough by combining flour, egg, water, and salt; knead until smooth and rest 20 minutes covered.
- 2Mix mashed potatoes, farmer's cheese, half the sautéed onion, salt, and pepper for the filling.
- 3Roll the dough thin and cut into 3-inch circles.
- 4Place a spoonful of filling on each circle, fold in half, and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- 5Boil the varenyky in batches in salted water until they float, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6Toss the drained varenyky in butter and the remaining sautéed onion, and serve with sour cream.
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