Ask our customers which Vesela Pani products they always keep in the freezer, and the answer is usually the same: varenyky and pelmeni. Our handmade varenyky and pelmeni are the easiest way to put a warm, homemade dinner on the table in the Netherlands.
They’re ready in minutes and perfect for a family dinner after work, a cosy weekend lunch, or when friends drop by unexpectedly.
Handmade the traditional way
Every varenyk and every pelmen at Vesela Pani is made by hand in our professional kitchen in Aalsmeer, with traditional family recipes and plenty of care.
Varenyky are Ukrainian dumplings, a bit like pierogi, with savoury or sweet fillings. Pelmeni are smaller dumplings, usually with meat.
Once a batch is ready, we flash-freeze it. Freezing fast keeps the taste and texture, so you can enjoy homemade food weeks later, whenever it suits you.
A varenyky filling for every taste
Our handmade varenyky come with savoury and sweet fillings:
- Potato, potato and champignons or potato and cottage cheese
- Sauerkraut or sauerkraut and forest mushrooms
- Mushrooms and Cheddar
- Salted cottage cheese or cottage cheese and spinach
- Meat (pork)
- Sweet: cherries, strawberries, wild blueberries or sweet cottage cheese
Short on time? Lazy varenyky are small cottage-cheese dumplings without the folding, loved by children.
Pelmeni everyone loves
Our handmade pelmeni are made with carefully selected meat or fish and traditional seasoning. Choose your favourite:
- Pork and beef
- 3 meats (pork, beef, chicken)
- Veal
- Chicken or rainbow pelmeni for kids
- Turkey
- Lamb
- Salmon, with spinach or with cheese
Each one has its own character, but they all have one thing in common: they’re made the way we’d make them for our own family.
A freezer full of possibilities
One pack of varenyky or pelmeni can save dinner after a long day. Keep a few favourites in the freezer, and you’ll always have something homemade ready for your family or unexpected guests.
Stored in the freezer, they stay good for at least two months. Want to know more about how we freeze? Read why we love frozen food.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cook frozen varenyky and pelmeni?
Put them straight from the freezer into boiling salted water. Don’t thaw them first. Every product page shows the exact cooking time for that dish.
How long can I keep them in the freezer?
At least two months in a home freezer. Keep the pack closed and cook only what you need.
Where can I buy varenyky and pelmeni in the Netherlands?
In our online shop. We deliver frozen, in cool bags, on fixed evenings between 18:00 and 22:00. Delivery costs €9.95 and the minimum order is €100. Check if we deliver to your city, or collect your order for free at our shop in Aalsmeer (Zijdstraat 1, free parking).
From our family to yours
At Vesela Pani we’re proud to bring Ukrainian food in the Netherlands to families who value homemade quality without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for varenyky or pelmeni in the Netherlands, or simply a homemade meal to share with the people you love, we’re happy to be part of your table.
