Vareniki
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4.0
30 reviews
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Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Rest Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European
Vareniki
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Vareniki (варе́ники) are dumplings similar to Polish pierogi, that are traditional in Ukraine and Russia. There are several kinds of fillings, with mashed potatoes being the most classic.
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Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 cups flour , sifted
- 2 eggs , lightly beaten
- ½ cup milk (at 97 F / 36°C)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 lb potatoes
- 2 onions , diced
- ½ cup milk (boiling)
- 4 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
To serve
- 2 scallions , chopped
- 1 onion , diced
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
- Skimmer
- Potato masher
- Cookie cutter (3 inches / 7 cm)
Instructions
Filling
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the onions over medium heat, stirring regularly until they are golden brown, then drain them of their oil and place on plate lined with paper towel.
- Peel and boil the potatoes in a large amount of lightly salted water.
- Drain the potatoes using a large skimmer and keep the boiling water for cooking.
- Place the cooked potatoes in a large bowl and, using a potato masher, mash the potatoes, gradually adding the boiling milk. Add the butter and, optionally, a little boiling water from the potatoes and mix until a slightly firm consistency is obtained.
- Add the fried onions and mix. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
To serve
- In a small skillet, melt the butter.
- Fry the onion over medium heat for 1 minute then add the sugar.
- Cook over low to medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and set aside in a warm place for serving.
Dough
- Combine sifted flour, salt, eggs, milk and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Knead a homogeneous dough. Cover and let stand 30 minutes, away from heat.
- Divide the dough into 2 or 3 pieces and roll out each piece of dough to a thickness of ⅛ inch (3 mm).
- Using a cookie cutter, cut circles about 3 inches (7 cm) in diameter.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle of dough, fold them in half to form a semi-circle and pinch the edges with wet hands.
Cooking
- Heat a large amount of boiling salted water in a casserole dish.
- Immerse the vareniki in simmering water and cook them for 3 minutes.
- Drain.
To serve
- Place the boiled vareniki in a bowl or deep dish.
- Sprinkle with fried onions, salt lightly, pepper, and mix gently.
- Finally sprinkle with chopped spring onion.
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