Traditional Ukrainian Dumplings (Varenyky Recipe)
Enjoy making traditional Ukrainian dumplings with this classic varenyky recipe. Homemade food just hits different, right?
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 cup of water (240 ml)
- ½ tsp of salt
- 1 egg (optional)
For the filling
- 3 medium potatoes (18.5 oz = 525 g)
- 2 onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, water, and egg (if using) in a bowl to form dough. Knead the dough until elastic. Cover and rest for 15-20 minutes.2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of water, ½ tsp of salt, 1 egg
- Boil potatoes for the filling. It should take around 20 min. Drain and mash them.3 medium potatoes
- Peel, dice, and cook onions in oil.2 onions, vegetable oil
- Mix ½ of the fried onion with mashed potatoes and leave the rest for topping. Season with salt and pepper.Salt and pepper to taste
- Roll the dough very thin (about ⅛ inches) on a floured board. Make dough circles (I use a glass).
- Place one scoop of filling in the middle of each dough circle. Form a half-moon shape by folding the dough over the filling. To close, press the edges together tightly.
- Boil a pot of water. Add the varenyky to boiling water and cook them for about 5 minutes. You know they're ready when they float to the top.
- Drain the varenyky and serve on a plate. Top with fried onions. I also recommend trying them with sour cream.