Vushka

Name: Vushka
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tsp salt; 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp salt (for filling); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

70 minHardServes 4520 cal/serving

UkrainianDinnerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp salt
1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt (for filling)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt with 2 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup warm water to form a stiff dough. Knead 8 minutes, wrap, and rest 30 minutes.
2

Melt half of 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 medium finely diced yellow onion 5 minutes, then add 1 lb finely chopped mushrooms and cook until all their liquid has evaporated and they are browned, about 10 minutes.
3

Season the filling with 1/4 tsp salt (for filling) and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper and cool. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
4

Roll the dough very thin and cut into 2-inch squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each and pinch two opposite corners together, shaping an ear.
5

Boil the vushka in salted water, 1 tbsp salt per 4 cups water, 3 to 4 minutes after they float to the top, then drain.
6

Melt the remaining unsalted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic and toss the vushka in it. Serve hot.

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Questions

What is Vushka?

Vushka are small Ukrainian dumplings shaped like little ears, filled with sauteed mushrooms and onion, and served in a garlic butter. They are a traditional Carpathian dish eaten on fasting and meatless days. This reference files it under Ukrainian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated hard and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How long does Vushka take?

As written, 70 minutes: 50 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Knead 8 minutes, wrap, and rest 30 minutes."

Can I make Vushka dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Vushka is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Vushka gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Vushka is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Vushka contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, 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.

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