Varenyky are traditional Ukrainian dumplings made from unleavened dough and filled with sweet or savoury ingredients. They are regarded as one of the most emblematic dishes of Ukrainian cuisine and ar
Boiled Ukrainian varenyky with smetana, a traditional presentation found across Ukraine
Pierogi are filled dumplings made by wrapping unleavened dough around a filling and cooking in boiling water. They are occasionally flavored with a savory or sweet garnish. Typical fillings include po
Varenyky
…They are regarded as one of the most emblematic dishes of Ukrainian cuisine and are closely related to other East European dumplings such as Polish pierogi. A key distinction made between the Ukrainian varenyky and the Polish pierogi is that the former has thinner, softer dough and traditionally simpler…
Traditional Christmas Eve pierogi, whose name is derived from a root meaning 'festival'
Cutting the dough into circles
Placing the filling into a dough pocket