VARENYKY

 

Just like borshch, traditional dumplings spearheaded the voyage of Ukrainian cuisine across the globe.Quite a common site in many supermarkets, varenyky or more commonly known as pierogis are what bread is to most other nations. Combined with the piping-hot plate of borshch, those two are Ukrainians’ food of choice in sickness and in health.

Conveniently varenyky can be made out of the cheapest ingredients available. Dough is a simple mix of flour, water and salt. And stuffing can be anything: from mashed potatoes with mushrooms and fried onions, pickled cabbage, minced meat and even cherries!  The sweet version of varenyky is usually served with sour cream and honey, and is a tasty and healthy substitute for the calorie-counting sweets lovers.

A great post full of heritage stories and a good recipe of varenyky is by an Australian blogger at Cooking from the Heart.