Russian Pelmeni with Meat Filling

Name: Russian Pelmeni with Meat Filling
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 200 ml cold water; 1 large egg; 5 g salt (for dough); 250 g ground beef; 250 g ground pork; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5 g salt (for filling); 2 g ground black pepper; 30 ml cold water or broth (for filling); 200 g sour cream (for serving); 0.5 bunch fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for serving); 50 g butter (for serving)

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 27m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Pelmeni, one of Russia's most beloved comfort foods, are small, meat-filled dumplings traditionally boiled in hot water. This recipe brings classic flavors to your kitchen, guiding you through the simple steps of preparing the dough and the juicy filling. It's a perfect choice for a cold winter day or whenever you crave something truly hearty and delicious. Prepare it for your family and enjoy this authentic Russian delicacy together!

Steps

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the egg, then gradually add the cold water while kneading the dough. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10-15 minutes). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Assemble the Filling

In another bowl, combine the ground beef and pork with the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and cold water or broth. Mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed and the filling is juicy.

Shape the Pelmeni

Divide the rested dough into two parts. On a floured surface, roll out one piece of dough very thinly (about 1-2 mm thick). Use a glass or cookie cutter to cut out circles about 5-6 cm in diameter. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough in half and press the edges together to form crescent-shaped dumplings. Then, bring the two ends together and pinch them to form a ring shape. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Cook and Serve

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the pelmeni (do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary). Once they float to the surface, cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately. Garnish with sour cream, fresh chopped dill or parsley, and a knob of melted butter.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	250 kcal	625 kcal
Protein	12g	30g
Fat	10g	25g
Carbohydrate	28g	70g
Fiber	1g	2.5g
Sugar	1g	2.5g

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Russian Pelmeni with Meat Filling

Difficulty

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Price Category

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare the Dough

Assemble the Filling

Shape the Pelmeni

Cook and Serve

Extra Tips

► To increase the elasticity of the dough, let it rest for at least 30 minutes after kneading.

► If you don't have a pelmeni mold, cut out circles with a glass and shape the dumplings by hand.

► Frozen pelmeni do not need to be thawed before cooking; just drop them directly into boiling water.

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