Vareniki – Ukrainian Potato Dumplings

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed potato

Sweet potato adds nutrients and flavor.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds depth.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat.

Mix warm water, salt, and vegetable oil in a bowl.

Add flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth and set aside to rest.

Chop onions and cook in vegetable oil until golden.

In a large pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 400g peeled potatoes, then boil until tender.

Drain and mash the potatoes, then add 3/4 of the cooked onions, pepper, and salt; mix well.

Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each into 1/8cm thick sheets.

Cut out 6-7 cm circles from the dough.

Fill each circle with 1 teaspoon of filling and seal the edges tightly.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of boiling water.

Drop the vareniki into the boiling water and cook until they float, then for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Drain the vareniki and serve with 1 teaspoon of butter and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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