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Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings) Recipe

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Pelmeni are traditional Russian dumplings filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and onions. Perfect for cold winter days, these dumplings are typically boiled to perfection and served hot with butter and sour cream for a comforting and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings

Ingredients

Pelmeni Dough

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt

Pelmeni Filling

  • 2 lb ground meat (pork, chicken, turkey, and/or ground beef)
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 1/2 tbsp salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper, to taste

Serving

  • Sour cream, to serve
  • Unsalted butter, to drizzle

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and mix them in until fully incorporated. Gradually add lukewarm water while mixing to form the dough. Use a stand mixer to knead the dough until it becomes smooth. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface for rolling out.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed for a flavorful filling.
  3. Assemble the Pelmeni (Using a Mold): Roll out a flat piece of dough and place it onto a well-floured pelmeni mold. Fill each hole with the meat mixture. Roll out another flat piece of dough and place it on top. Sprinkle with flour and roll over the mold with a rolling pin to cut and seal dumplings. Flip the mold and shake out the pelmeni. Dust them with flour. You can freeze them now or proceed to boil.
  4. Assemble the Pelmeni (By Hand): Roll the dough out thinly and cut small circles using a cookie cutter. Place a small amount of meat mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over into a half-moon shape and pinch edges tightly to seal. Connect the two corners together by pinching to form a traditional pelmeni shape. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
  5. Boil the Pelmeni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pelmeni gently into the boiling water. Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the filling is done. Remove pelmeni with a colander.
  6. Serve: Drizzle the hot pelmeni with melted unsalted butter and serve with a generous side of sour cream for dipping. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors!

Notes

  • Pelmeni dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for a few hours or overnight.
  • You can freeze uncooked pelmeni by placing them on a floured baking sheet until firm, then transferring to a freezer bag.
  • Mix different types of ground meat for a richer flavor, such as combining beef and pork.
  • Use a pelmeni mold for faster assembly or shape each dumpling by hand for a traditional feel.
  • Serve with sour cream, mustard, or vinegar for different flavor variations.
  • If you don’t have a cookie cutter, use a small glass or cup to cut the dough rounds.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Russian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/pelmeni-russian-dumplings-recipe/