Name: Varenyky
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Ukraine
Ingredients: 3 cups (375 g) flour; 1 egg; 1 cup (240 ml) warm water or kefir; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, boiled and mashed; 1/2 cup farmer's cheese; 1 onion, fried until golden; Butter, sour cream and dill for serving

Where it comes from

Varenyky are a staple of Ukrainian home cooking and enjoyed across the region. Families make large batches together and often freeze them for later.

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Recipe

Make Varenyky at home

Serves 4-6Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups (375 g) flour
1 egg
1 cup (240 ml) warm water or kefir
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb (450 g) potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup farmer's cheese
1 onion, fried until golden
Butter, sour cream and dill for serving

How it's made

Make a soft dough from flour, egg, salt and liquid; knead 5 minutes and rest 30 minutes.
Mix the mashed potatoes, cheese and half the onions for the filling.
Roll the dough 1/8 inch thick and cut 3-inch circles.
Fill each circle, fold over and pinch the seams tightly.
Boil in salted water 4 to 5 minutes after they float.
Serve with butter, remaining fried onions, sour cream and dill.