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Pelmeni

Traditional Russian meat dumplings made with thin unleavened dough, typically served with sour cream and fresh herbs.

70 min Medium Rusa 4 servings
Pelmeni

The story behind

A classic Siberian comfort food, Pelmeni were traditionally made in large quantities and frozen outdoors to sustain families through long winters.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt; knead until elastic and let rest.
  2. 2
    Mix the ground meats with grated onion, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3
    Roll the dough thinly and cut into small circles; place meat in the center and fold into half-moons, then join the ends.
  4. 4
    Boil in salted water until the dumplings float, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs.

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