Classic vareniki
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This tasty and filling dish never gets boring, especially with such a variety of fillings—and I haven't even listed all the possible types. Dumplings can be boiled in a pot or steamed. You can make them in advance and freeze them. Every homemaker has her own dough recipe and special touch with the filling. In general, there's plenty of room for culinary creativity. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary recipe ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the potatoes, cover with water, season with salt to taste, and boil until tender. Drain the water, then mash the cooked potatoes with a masher into a puree.
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Step 3
While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the dough. For this, we will need flour, water, and salt.
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Step 4
Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, add salt, pour in water, and knead into a soft, non-sticky dough. The amount of flour needed depends on its moisture content. Cover the dough with the bowl and let it "rest."
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Step 5
For frying, peel the onion and cut into small cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
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Step 6
Roll the dough into a sausage shape and cut it into equal pieces.
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Step 7
Roll each piece into a thin round. Place the filling in the center of the round, fold, and pinch the edges to seal.
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Step 8
Place the dumplings on a board sprinkled with flour.
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Step 9
Bring water to a boil and add salt. Drop the dumplings one by one into the boiling water. Stir gently with a wooden spatula and cook for 10 minutes. Once ready, drain the water, add fried onions, and mix well.
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Step 10
Serve the vareniki hot with sour cream.