Varenyky

Preparation

Varenyky is a Ukrainian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 65 minutes in total (50 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.

1. 1

   Knead the flour with egg

   Knead the flour with egg, warm water and salt until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough, let it rest covered for 30 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.

   Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.

   • 30 min

   Start 30 min
2. 2

   Mash the cooked potato with the fresh cheese or cottage cheese

   Mash the cooked potato with the fresh cheese or cottage cheese, salt and pepper until you obtain a homogeneous filling. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.

   Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.

3. 3

   Roll out the dough thin and cut out circles with a pastry cutter.

   Roll out the dough thin and cut out circles with a pastry cutter. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.

   The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.

4. 4

   Place a portion of filling in the center of each circle

   Place a portion of filling in the center of each circle, fold in half to form a half moon and seal the edges well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

5. 5

   Cook in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes until they float.

   Cook in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes until they float. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

   When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

   • 6 min

   Start 6 min
6. 6

   Sauté onion in butter until golden and serve the varenyky...

   Sauté onion in butter until golden and serve the varenyky bathed with this onion and a tablespoon of sour cream. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.

   Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.