SJ VARENYKY – Perogy – DUMPLINGS

вареники - Pyrohy – пироги з жовтим сиром

Truly a Ukrainian dish, Varenyky are known around the world.

Our SJ Signature Varenyky are lovingly hand pinched & filled with potato & cheddar cheese with a hint of onion. Homemade & Handmade!

The name varenyk, in fact, simply means “boiled thing”, from the word ‘varyty’ варити – ‘to boil’.

Par-boiled, frozen & ready to Take-Away by the dozen.

All food is fully prepared and easy to warm up!

It’s time to prepare SJ Perogies/Pyrohy/Varenyky

1. Stove Top – Steam

• Pour about ½ inch of water in a skillet, bring to simmer. Add the frozen Varenyky to the skillet and cover with lid.

• Turn the Varenyky periodically, so that they do not stick to the skillet (saucepan).

• The Varenyky will steam cook, defrosting at the same time.

• This process should take about 3-5 min.

• Toss into a butter (oil) or fried onion mixture.

2. Stove Top – Boil

• In a pot bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil

• Do not reduce the heat. Add 1 dozen frozen Perogies stir carefully with a wooden spoon just to loosen any that might be sticking to the pot being careful not to break them. When Perogies float to the top continue to boil 3-5 min.

• Drain or remove with slotted spoon and serve hot with choice of butter, fried onion or bacon.

3. Microwave

• Place frozen Perogies on a dish, cover with paper towel and press sensor reheat cycle, OR

• microwave frozen Perogies for a couple of minutes(check for readiness)

4. Oven – Steam

• Pour about ¼ inch hot water in a casserole dish/roaster

• Add frozen Perogies and put into a warm oven 350o F for about 20 min per one layer ( you may add a second layer – divide it with parchment paper – extend heating to 30 min )

• Remove from oven (take away parchment paper if any)

• Add butter (oil) or fried onion mixture.

5. Fry

• Fry in a skillet with butter for a few minutes, turning to cook evenly on both sides.