Ukrainian Buckwheat Dumplings Stuffed with Strawberries and farmer's Cheese

buckwheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while cauliflower reduces carbs.

Combine buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Separate 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk, adding them to the milk.

Whisk the egg and milk mixture together.

Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Add 200 g of all-purpose flour to the bowl and mix.

Add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil to the mixture.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.

Let the dough rest in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing 300 g of farmer's cheese with strawberries and 100 g of sugar.

Roll out the dough and cut it into circles.

Fill each circle with the strawberry and cheese mixture and seal the edges.

Boil the vareniki in salted water until they float.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens