Ukrainian BAR FOOD at 137-Year-Old Tavern in Odessa, Ukraine

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fresh cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned cabbage

Fresh cabbage retains nutrients and is often cheaper than store-bought sauerkraut.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable and can be used in many recipes.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.

Cook potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash and season with salt and herbs.

Sauté onions and mushrooms in a skillet until golden brown.

Combine mashed potatoes with sautéed onions and mushrooms for filling.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a glass or cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling on each dough circle and fold to create dumplings.

Seal the edges by pinching tightly to prevent leaking during cooking.

Boil the dumplings in salted water until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.

Fry the dumplings in a skillet with oil until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot with sour cream or mustard for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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