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Ukrainian Olha's Varenyky (Perogies)

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 60 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 5 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 🥛 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 💧 ½ cup water

  • Potato Filling

    • 6 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
    • 🧅 2 large onions, finely chopped
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Sauerkraut Filling

    • 1 pound sauerkraut, drained
    • 🧅 2 large onions, finely chopped
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
    • 1 cube chicken bouillon
    • 2 teaspoons pepper

STEPS

1

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well, add softened butter and evaporated milk, then gentlly mix. Knead and add water as necessary. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.

2

For potato filling, boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash. Sauté onions in butter until tender, then mix with potatoes, cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

3

For sauerkraut filling, sauté onions in butter until tender, then mix with sauerkraut, cabbage, bouillon, and pepper. Cook until excess liquid evaporates. Cool and grind through grinder.

4

Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles, add filling, fold, and seal into dumplings. Place on floured tray and cover.

5

Boil dumplings in batches for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and toss lightly in oil or butter to prevent sticking. Optionally, fry dumplings to achieve crispy surface. Serve with sour cream and fried onions.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

636

Calories

  • 16g
    Protein
  • 82g
    Carbs
  • 28g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Ensure dough is kneaded sufficiently to achieve optimal elasticity.Frying boiled dumplings briefly enhances flavor and texture.Use high-grade sauerkraut for better flavor balance.Leftover dumplings can be stored and reheated without significant loss in texture.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.