Varenyky
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"Varenyky" is the Ukrainian word for Pierogi. Varenyky are square- or crescent-shaped dumplings of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potatoes, cabbage, meat, hard-boiled eggs (the last is rather Mennonite-specific), or any combination thereof, or with a fruit filling. They are typically fried or boiled until they float and then covered with oil; other ways include the Latvian method of glazing with albumen, baking, and serving with soup; the Mennonite tradition of baking and serving with borscht; and the Polish way of boiling, then frying in butter, and then topping with bread crumbs. Ones not fruit-filled are typically served with fried onions and/or sour cream.