Cherry Vareniki
This sour Cherry Vareniki is a Ukrainian classic dumpling recipe. Tender dough, perfectly combined with a sour cherry filling, creates a perfect blend of flavors. Serve it warm with sour cream.
Sift <quantity>1½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt. Make a well in the center and add <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of sunflower oil and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of hot water
Gradually mix the flour with the wet ingredients until you obtain a soft and pliable dough
Knead the dough to form a ball and wrap it in cling film
Place the dough in the refrigerator for 1h to relax. The vareniki dough is ready
Place <quantity>70<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar and <quantity>40<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch in a bowl. Mix
Add <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of defrosted sour cherries. Mix to combine and let it rest for 20m to marinate
Strain the cherries liquid into a saucepan over medium-low heat
Cook and mix constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat
Add the drained cherries and mix to meld together. The sour cherry filling is ready
Dust a clean work surface with flour and place the Vareniki Dough on it
Roll out the dough until it is <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Punch it with a round cutter
Place a <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of the Sour Cherry Filling. Fold the dough and pinch the edges to seal the vareniki
Fill half of a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt
Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water and simmer for 4m until cooked
Transfer the vareniki to a bowl and add <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter. Toss to coat them evenly
Plate the dumplings and pour sour cream to taste over them. The cherry vareniki are ready
Enjoy this traditional dish!
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