Varenyky

Вареники · Varenyky

Ingredients9

• all-purpose flour400 g
• egg1
• water150 ml
• salt1 tsp
• potatoes600 g
• onion1
• butter40 g
• sour cream150 g
• black pepper1/4 tsp

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
2. Fry the finely chopped onion in butter until golden, then stir most of it into the potatoes with salt and pepper; reserve a little onion for serving.
3. Mix the flour, egg, water, and a pinch of salt into a soft dough and knead until smooth; rest for 20 minutes.
4. Roll the dough thin and cut rounds about 7 cm across.
5. Place a spoonful of potato filling in each round, fold into a half-moon, and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
6. Boil the varenyky in salted water until they float, then cook 2–3 minutes more.
7. Drain and serve hot with the reserved fried onion and sour cream.