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Ukrainian Vareniki with Sour Cream and Cracklings

Traditional Ukrainian dumplings served with sour cream and cracklings.

45 minutes4 servings
Ukrainian Vareniki with Sour Cream and Cracklings
Photo: Kagor · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough.
  2. Knead for 5-7 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix ground beef, pork, onion, carrots, peas, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Form the meat mixture into small balls.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  6. Place a meat ball in the center of each circle.
  7. Fold the dough over and seal the edges.
  8. Boil in salted water until they float, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Drain and serve with sour cream and shkvarki.
  10. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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