Varenyky · Ukraine
Ukrainian Meat Dumplings with Fermented Dough
Classic Ukrainian dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat, using a fermented dough for enhanced flavor and texture
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef and pork with chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper
- In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water
- Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt to the yeast mixture and knead for 5 minutes until smooth
- Cover the dough and let it ferment for 1 hour in a warm place
- Roll out the dough and cut into small circles
- Fill each circle with meat mixture, fold, and seal
- Boil in salted water until they float
- Serve with sour cream and melted butter
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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