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Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings) Recipe

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Pelmeni are traditional Russian dumplings made with a thin dough filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and onions. These dumplings can be shaped using a mold or by hand, then boiled until tender and served hot with butter and sour cream. This recipe delivers a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a warming meal.

Ingredients

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Dough

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

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)

To Serve

  • Sour cream
  • Unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and mix until fully combined. Gradually add the lukewarm water and continue mixing to form a dough.
  2. Knead the dough: Using a stand mixer or by hand, knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface for working the dough.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly incorporated.
  4. Shape the pelmeni using a mold: Roll out a flat sheet of dough and place it over a well-floured pelmeni mold. Fill each indented hole with the meat filling.
  5. Seal the pelmeni mold: Roll out another piece of dough into a flat, round shape and place it on top of the filled mold. Sprinkle with flour and use a rolling pin to press firmly, cutting and sealing the individual dumplings.
  6. Remove pelmeni from mold: Flip the mold over and gently shake out the formed pelmeni. Dust them lightly with flour. You may freeze them for later or boil immediately.
  7. Shape pelmeni by hand (optional): Roll out dough and use a round cookie cutter to cut small circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each circle, fold them into half-moons, and pinch edges to seal. Connect the two corners to form a traditional pelmeni shape. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
  8. Cook the pelmeni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pelmeni gently to the boiling water. Once they float to the top, cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
  9. Serve: Drain the pelmeni using a colander. Drizzle generously with melted unsalted butter and serve with sour cream on the side. Enjoy your warm, savory pelmeni!

Notes

  • You can freeze pelmeni before boiling for convenient future meals.
  • Feel free to customize the meat filling using your preferred combination of pork, beef, chicken, or turkey.
  • Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to save time while kneading.
  • Serve pelmeni with additional condiments like vinegar or mustard for extra flavor.
  • Ensure the dough is rolled thinly to create tender yet sturdy dumplings.

Keywords: Pelmeni, Russian dumplings, dumpling recipe, ground meat dumplings, traditional Russian food

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