Potato Varenyky

7 Ingredients

Number of servings

600grams potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2tablespoons olive oil
300grams plain flour (plus extra for rolling)
1/4teaspoons salt
1 pinch cracked black pepper
200grams sour cream (to serve)

Nutrition per serving

3% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

Varenyky are traditional Ukrainian dumplings and are often filled with a savoury potato and onion mix.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Fill a large pot with water and bring to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender and drain well and place back into the pot. Mash until smooth. Heat the oil in a large pan on medium heat and cook the onions for 10-15 minutes until golden. tip the onions and oil into the potato mash and mix well.

Step 2 of 4

Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt and pour in 175ml of cold water. Mix well with your hands to form a dough ball and divide into 2 pieces. Cover the piece not in use with a damp tea towel.

Step 3 of 4

Tip the dough onto a floured work surface and knead for 2-3 minutes. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut circles of dough with a cookie cutter or large glass and place spoonfuls of potato mix on one side of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges by pinching the sides together.

Step 4 of 4

Repeat with the remaining filling and dough. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the dumplings in batches for 3-4 minutes, until they float to the top of the water. Drain well and serve with sour cream.