{"id":"recipe_5443335232","slug":"varenyky-ukrainian-dumplings","title":"Varenyky (Ukrainian Dumplings)","description":"Traditional Eastern European dumplings made from soft, thin dough filled with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes and caramelized onions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":60,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":70},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"Plus extra for dusting","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/16","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1kg potatoes, peeled","name":"Potatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"peeled","notes":"Starchy variety preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 medium onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium sized","group":"Filling & Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"50g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"oz","form":"unsalted","notes":"for sautéing and serving","group":"Filling & Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"for dough, filling, and boiling water","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the peeled potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.","group":"Filling","title":"Place the peeled potatoes","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While potatoes are cooking, sift flour into a bowl. Add the egg, warm water, and a pinch of salt. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.","group":"Dough","title":"While potatoes are cooking, sift flour","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the onions until they are golden brown and caramelized.","group":"Filling & Garnish","title":"In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the onions","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Filling & Garnish"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth. Mix in half of the caramelized onions, salt, and black pepper. Let the filling cool completely.","group":"Filling","title":"Drain the potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 2mm thickness. Use a glass or a round cutter to cut out circles about 7-8cm in diameter.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges firmly to seal.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place a teaspoon of filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Drop the varenyky into a large pot of boiling salted water. Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Drop the varenyky","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Remove with a slotted spoon and toss with the remaining caramelized onions and extra butter. Serve warm with sour cream.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove with a slotted spoon","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the edges of the dumplings are pinched very tightly to prevent them from opening while boiling. For a golden finish, you can lightly pan-fry the boiled varenyky in butter before serving.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","saute"],"equipment":["rolling pin","round dough cutter","slotted spoon","large pot","skillet"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":40,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes approximately 40-50 dumplings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Assemble dumplings and freeze them in a single layer on a tray before transferring to a bag. Boil directly from frozen."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover boiled dumplings in an airtight container. Pan-fry them to reheat for best texture.","reheatingNotes":"Pan-frying in butter is recommended to restore the texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5443335232%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1876d6f8-c34c-4050-85c7-86db2eed6576","imageAlt":"Varenyky (Ukrainian Dumplings) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dumplings","potato","ukrainian","comfort food","vegetarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Varenyky (Ukrainian Dumplings)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:04:11.659Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:04:11.659Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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