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Russian Pelmeni

Name: Russian Pelmeni
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 large onion, finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cold water; Sour cream for serving; Fresh dill for garnish; Butter for serving

Tender pasta parcels stuffed with a savory beef and pork filling are a beloved Russian comfort food that rewards the effort of folding each one by hand. Served in a simple broth or with a dollop of sour cream, these pillowy dumplings deliver warm, satisfying flavors with every bite. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests with homemade, traditional cuisine.

Prep

90 minutes

Total

1 hour 45 minutes

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1
Make the dough by combining flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in center and add egg, warm water, and oil. Mix until dough forms, then knead on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3
For filling, combine ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cold water. Mix thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky.
4
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles using a round cutter or glass.
5
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over to create half-moon shape, pinching edges firmly to seal.
6
Bring the two corners of the half-moon together and pinch to form the classic pelmeni shape.
7
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pelmeni in batches, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
8
Cook for 8-10 minutes until pelmeni float to surface and dough is tender.
9
Remove with slotted spoon and serve immediately with sour cream, fresh dill, and melted butter.

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Russian Pelmeni

Prep

90 minutes

Total

1 hour 45 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Make the dough by combining flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in center and add egg, warm water, and oil. Mix until dough forms, then knead on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3
For filling, combine ground beef, ground pork, minced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cold water. Mix thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky.
4
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles using a round cutter or glass.
5
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over to create half-moon shape, pinching edges firmly to seal.
6
Bring the two corners of the half-moon together and pinch to form the classic pelmeni shape.
7
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pelmeni in batches, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
8
Cook for 8-10 minutes until pelmeni float to surface and dough is tender.
9
Remove with slotted spoon and serve immediately with sour cream, fresh dill, and melted butter.

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