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Potato Vareniki

Classic dumplings stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes and sweet caramelized onions, served with sour cream.

65 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 2 lbs peeled, diced russet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with half of the 4 tbsp unsalted butter.

  2. 2

    Melt remaining 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, add 2 medium finely diced yellow onion, and cook until caramelized, then mix half into the mashed russet potatoes along with 1 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 beaten large egg, and 2/3 cup warm water to form a soft dough, then knead for 5 minutes and rest for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roll dough thin on a floured surface, cut out rounds, place a spoonful of potato filling in each, and pinch edges tightly to seal.

  5. 5

    Boil vareniki in a large pot of salted water for 3 to 5 minutes after they float to the top.

  6. 6

    Drain and serve hot topped with reserved caramelized yellow onion and a side of 1/2 cup sour cream.

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Questions

Can I speed up the caramelized onions in Potato Vareniki?

Not by much. Step 2 needs steady medium-low heat; turning it up burns the outside before the sugars inside have browned. A splash of water rescues a pan that starts to catch.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Potato Vareniki?

The entry for Potato Vareniki calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Potato Vareniki dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Potato Vareniki is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Potato Vareniki vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 large egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dinner collection.

Does Potato Vareniki contain eggs?

Yes: 1 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Potato Vareniki?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 12 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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