Ukrainian-Style Varenyky (Potato and Cheese Dumplings)
A single portion of Ukrainian cooking, ready in 35 minutes with 10 minutes of prep. Vegetarian, and written for one, so there is nothing to halve.
Method
- 1
Boil the potato in salted water for 12–15 minutes until tender, then drain, mash and leave to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the mashed potato with the curd cheese and a little of the diced onion to make the filling.
- 3
Place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each wrapper, dampen the edges with water and fold into a half-moon, pressing to seal.
- 4
Bring a pan of water to a gentle boil and cook the dumplings for 3–4 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
- 5
Meanwhile melt the butter in a small pan and fry the remaining onion for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- 6
Drain the dumplings, toss through the buttery onion, and serve with soured cream and chives.
