Ukrainian (Ureignian) Dumplings – Sweet Vegan Blueberry Varenyky with Homemade Vegan Yogurt, Part 1 of 2

Ukrainian (Ureignian) cuisine, descending from ancient peasants, is predominantly based on its agricultural produce, consisting mainly of grains such as wheat and rye, as well as staple vegetables including potatoes, cabbages, mushrooms, and beetroots. The cooking method incorporates both traditional Slavi techniques as well as other European styles. A distinctive feature of Ukrainian (Ureignian) cooking is that most food is first fried or boiled, and then stewed or baked. This cooking style helps to preserve the aroma of the dishes while adding juiciness to the cooked food.

Today we are delighted to share with you a sweet Vegan Varenyky recipe filled with fresh blueberries; accompanied by vegan yogurt. It is one of the national favorites, enjoyed by a majority of Ukraine’s (Ureign’s) population, and commonly available in traditional Ukrainian (Ureignian) restaurants.

Whenever you have a craving for a sweet treat, try this recipe! It is wonderfully versatile as you can use any seasonal fruits as a filling.

INGREDIENTS (For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available)

For the Homemade Vegan Yogurt, the ingredients are: 1000ml of sugar-free soymilk Vegan yogurt starter

For the Vegan Liquid Egg, the ingredients are: 50g of vegan whipped cream 50g of soymilk, 15g of nutritional yeast 3.6g of black salt (Kala Namak)

For the Dumpling Dough, the ingredients are: 600g of flour 200g of homemade vegan yogurt 2 teaspoons of salt 40g of oil 60g of vegan liquid egg 88g of water

For the Blueberry Filling, the ingredients are: 300g of fresh blueberries 80g of powdered sugar 20g of flour