Vareniki with sauerkraut
Description
Vareniki can be made with various fillings. In this case, it's sauerkraut sautéed with onion and tomato. This version of vareniki turns out very unusual, and the taste will delight even gourmets. Sauerkraut must be sautéed with onion and tomato paste. I make the dough with hot water (almost boiling). I really like this dough version; the cooked vareniki hold well, the dough doesn't fall apart, and it becomes very elastic (which is great for shaping).
Instructions
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Step 1
1. If you haven't tried dumplings with sauerkraut yet, you've missed a lot. I highly recommend preparing them using this recipe. Adjust the amount of sauerkraut according to the amount of dough.
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Step 2
2. Cut the cabbage into pieces for easier eating later.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, sauté finely chopped onion (1 piece). When the onion turns golden, add the cabbage to it.
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Step 4
4. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then add tomato paste and fry for another minute. Add 100 ml of water, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat. Simmer the "filling" until the liquid has evaporated. The filling should not be too dry.
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Step 5
5. Now it's time to knead the dough: heat the water to a temperature of 65-70 degrees, add salt and flour. Quickly knead into an elastic dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes, making sure to cover it so the dough doesn't dry out.
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Step 6
6. You can shape the vareniki in whichever way is more convenient for you. I do it manually, without any special tools. I divide the dough into "sausages," then cut small pieces from them.
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Step 7
7. Roll out each portion and place the filling in the center. Then seal them in the usual way, shaping the edges neatly.
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Step 8
8. While shaping the dumplings, put a pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Add a little salt and drop in the dumplings. Meanwhile, you should also sauté the onions.
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Step 9
9. I do this with fragrant vegetable oil. I always pour this onion mixture over cooked dumplings; the taste is simply exquisite.
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Step 10
10. This is how beautiful the dumplings look when fully cooked!