Potato dumplings
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. A hearty and simple recipe. Potato vareniki will be a great option for a nutritious and budget-friendly family lunch or dinner. You can also prepare vareniki in advance; all you'll need to do later is boil them and enjoy a delicious homemade meal. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel the potatoes, cut them into 4-6 pieces, cover with water, and boil until cooked.
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Step 3
In a deep bowl, combine water, egg, and salt. Mix well.
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Step 4
Add the flour in parts.
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Step 5
Knead a firm and elastic dough. Shape it into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 6
Finely chop the onion and sauté until golden brown.
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Step 7
When the potatoes are ready, drain the water, add a piece of butter, salt to taste, and mash them as you would for mashed potatoes.
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Step 8
Then add the fried onion. You can add ground pepper to taste.
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Step 9
Mix well. The filling is ready.
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Step 10
Cut off a piece of dough and roll it into a sausage shape. Cut it into small pieces.
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Step 11
Roll each piece of dough in flour on both sides and roll out into a circle. Place the filling in the center.
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Step 12
Pinch the edges together in any convenient way.
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Step 13
Form all the dumplings in the same way until you run out of dough or filling. Potato dumplings are ready. The dumplings can be boiled, steamed, or frozen for later use.
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Step 14
Can be served.