Varenyky (Ukrainian) or vareniki (Russian; in either language варе́ники, singular варе́ник) are a kind of stuffed dumpling associated with Ukrainian cuisine. Some variants are also found in Belarusian, Russian, Lithuanian and Polish cooking. Vareniki are believed to originate from Chinese and Siberian influences, although sometimes they are said to be of Turkish origin. Varenyky are similar to Polish pierogi, Russian pelmeni, and Italian ravioli....
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