Sweet Potato Ravioli (Varenikes)

Massa

Beat the eggs with water

Add the sweet potato and salt, and mix well

Put the flour on a smooth surface and make a hole in the center

Add the egg mixture and knead until it's homogeneous. Reserve

Filling

Sauté the onion in lard for 20 minutes or until golden brown

Add the sweet potato and season with salt and black pepper

Mix well with a wooden spoon and let it cool down

Assembling

Dust a surface with flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of 4 mm

Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the dough and reserve

Pie filling

Place half a teaspoon of filling on each dough circle, close it like a pastry, pressing the edges with your fingers or a fork

Frying

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Carefully add the ravioli and cook until they float to the surface

Remove them with a slotted spoon

Acompanhamento

Dice the onions into rings, then into four pieces

Fry in hot lard until golden brown and let it drain

Spread over the ravioli and serve