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Ukrainian Potato Vareniki with Smetana

Traditional Ukrainian dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and served with sour cream.

45 minutes4 servings
Ukrainian Potato Vareniki with Smetana
Photo: Kagor · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them.
  2. Sauté chopped onion in butter until soft.
  3. Mix mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour and egg to make a dough.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  6. Fill each circle with potato mixture, fold, and seal.
  7. Boil the vareniki in salted water until they float.
  8. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

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