Pelmeni are traditional Siberian dumplings filled with seasoned minced meat. Wrapped in a thin, tender dough, they’re a hearty and beloved comfort food across Russia and beyond.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 400g ground pork
- 200g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, black pepper — to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander (optional)
For serving:
- Butter — a knob
- Sour cream — to taste
- Fresh dill
- Vinegar or soy sauce — optional
Instructions
Make the dough. Mix flour and salt. Make a well, add the egg, water, and oil. Knead into a stiff, smooth dough. Wrap in plastic and rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling. Grate or finely chop the onion. Mix with both ground meats, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and coriander. Mix well until uniform.
Roll and shape. Divide the dough into 2–3 parts. Roll each into a thin sheet (about 2 mm thick). Cut out circles using a glass or a round cutter (about 5–6 cm diameter).
Fill the pelmeni. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold in half into a crescent, pinch the edges firmly. Then join the two corners to form the classic pelmeni shape.
Cook. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in pelmeni in batches. They’re done when they float to the surface, plus 2 more minutes (about 5–7 minutes total).
Serve. Drain well. Toss with a knob of butter to prevent sticking. Serve hot with sour cream, fresh dill, and a splash of vinegar or soy sauce.
Make a double batch and freeze the extras! Freeze pelmeni in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Cook from frozen — just add 2 extra minutes.
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