How to Make Vareniki (Pierogi) with Potatoes and Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of comforting, hearty dishes, then vareniki, also known as pierogi, could be your new favorite meal. This traditional Eastern European dumpling is typically filled with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes and mushrooms, and then boiled or pan-fried to golden perfection. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that will leave you craving more.

Originating from the Ukraine, vareniki have a long history and are deeply rooted in Eastern European culture. They ...

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Ingredients

  • 18 ounces potatoes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 onions, finely diced
  • 3 ½ cups finely chopped button mushrooms

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 45 vareniki

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain potatoes and mash; season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl while potatoes are cooking. Stir sour cream and baking soda together in a second bowl. Add water to flour mixture and blend in, followed by sour cream mixture. Knead into a smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to mashed potatoes.
  • Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a 1 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut ropes into small 1/2-inch pieces. Press each dough piece into a small flat circle and place 1 teaspoon of potato filling in the center. Fold dough over into a half-moon shape and seal edges.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the vareniki in batches and cook until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander to drain.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 79mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 91mg