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Vareniki
Half-moon dumplings from Eastern Europe filled with potato, boiled tender, and served with butter in a soft, comforting bowl.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 6~380 kcal🇷🇺 Russian🌍 Full translation
60 min prep 15 min cook 20 min rest
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep1 h
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 500 g Flour
- 1 Egg
- 600 g Potatoes
- 60 g Butter
- 200 ml Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 1 Onion
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Sour cream
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, egg, water, and salt into a smooth dough.
8 min08:00 - 2
Rest the dough for 20 minutes so the gluten relaxes and it does not shrink back while rolling.
20 min20:00 - 3
Prepare the filling with mashed potatoes, onion, and butter.
- 4
Roll out the dough, cut rounds, fill them with the potato mixture, and close into half moons.
- 5
Boil the vareniki in salted boiling water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Serve hot with butter, sour cream, and fried onion.
💡 Tip: Do not put the potato filling into the dough while it is still hot; hot filling loosens the edges.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with onions turned in butter and yogurt.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
11
g protein
66
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 68%Fat 21%
GI 53 · Low GIGL 35 · High GL
2.4g
Sugar
4.7g
Fiber
486.8mg
Sodium
7.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Vareniki make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Vareniki take?
Prep 60 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 95 minutes in total.Is Vareniki difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Vareniki have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 66g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Vareniki contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Vareniki belong to?
This recipe belongs to Russian cuisine.How many ingredients does Vareniki need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Vareniki filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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