Varenyky (Ukrainian stuffed dumplings)

Step 1

Mince the meat, but not too finely (preferably with a manual mincer).

Step 2

Chop the herbs finely.

Step 3

Boil a large pot of salted water.

Step 4

Make the dough:
- Mix the flour with 1/2 a cup of water + salt + egg
- mix until your dough is similar to a pastry dough.

Step 5

Let the dough to rest for a quarter of an hour or more (it will not make a difference).

Step 6

Roll out the dough: Cut out big squares 10x10 cm. Add a dollop of stuffing (about 2 tablespoons), close into a triangle with a little water to stick the edges together.

Step 7

Once the water is boiling, plunge the varenyky into the pot and cook them for at least 10 minutes.

Step 8

These dumplings can be eaten plain (as the juice from the meat give a lot of flavour and keep them moist) or you can serve them with a home-made tomato sauce or simply with a little melted butter.

Step 9