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Vareniki (Pierogi) with Potatoes and Mushrooms
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
30 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
75 minutes
Vareniki: Vegetarian dumplings filled with potatoes, onion, and savory fried mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 18 ounces potatoes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 3.5 cups finely chopped button mushrooms
Instructions:
- In a large pot, simmer potatoes in salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and mash the potatoes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the potatoes are cooking, mix together the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and baking soda. Add water to the flour mixture and mix, then incorporate the sour cream mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and caramelize onions for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, sauté mushrooms until browned for about 5 minutes. Combine with mashed potatoes.
- Divide dough into 4 portions and shape each into a 1 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut ropes into small 1/2-inch pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle, fill with 1 teaspoon of potato filling, fold into a half-moon, and seal the edges.
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook the vareniki in batches until they float to the surface, approximately 3 minutes. Continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a colander for draining.