Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
14 servings
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings)
Description
Pelmeni (Russian Dumplings) features a simple dough made from flour, water, eggs, and salt, providing a tender yet resilient wrap for the filling. The filling is a blend of ground meat varieties, grated onion, and seasonings like salt and black pepper, giving the dumplings depth and savory balance. Preparation involves mixing the dough until smooth and the filling until well combined, then shaping individual dumplings either by using a specialized mold or by hand-cut dough circles. Cooking typically involves boiling the pelmeni, which cook quickly through the thin dough casing, retaining their juicy filling.
The finished pelmeni have a satisfying bite from the soft dough outside and a flavorful, juicy meat center. They are commonly served hot with a dollop of sour cream and a pat of unsalted butter, which melt into the dumplings and accentuate their richness. Pelmeni can also be frozen after shaping, making this dish practical for batch cooking and enjoying later.
This recipe offers practical advice: the dough should be smooth and not overworked for best texture. Using grated onion in the filling adds moisture and subtle flavor, and seasoning is adjusted to taste. The mold method speeds up assembly but is optional. Pour flour on surfaces to prevent sticking during shaping. Freezing the formed dumplings allows for convenient storage and cooking on demand.
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Ingredients for Pelmeni Dough
- 3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup water lukewarm
- 3 egg
- 1 tsp salt
Ingredients for Pelmeni Filling
- 2 lb ground meat pork, chicken, turkey, and/or ground beef
- 1 onion grated, large
- 1/2 tbsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Serving Pelmeni
- sour cream
- butter unsalted
Instructions
Pelmeni Dough
- Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and mix until incorporated. Add water.
- Using a stand mixer, mix the dough until smooth. Sprinkle flour onto a flat work surface.
Pelmeni Filling
- In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, grated onion, salt, and pepper with your hands until well-combined.
Assemble the Pelmeni (Mold or By Hand)
- To save time, use a pelmeni mold to shape the dumplings. To do so, roll out a flat piece of dough and place it on the well-floured mold. Fill each hole with meat.
- Make another flat, round piece of dough and place it on top. Sprinkle with flour and use a rolling pin to roll over the dough until each dumpling is separated.
- Flip the mold over and shake out the pelmeni. Dust them with flour. At this point, you can either freeze them for later or boil them to eat immediately.
- Alternatively, you can make the pelmeni by hand. To do so, roll the dough out and cut small circles out of it using a cookie cutter. Place the meat mixture in the middle and fold over the sides into a half-moon shape, pinching the edges together to secure the filling inside. Connect the two corners together. Repeat until you have no dough or meat mixture left.
Boil the Pelmeni
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pelmeni in. Once they float to the top, they are finished and ready to be taken out. Strain the pelmeni with a colander. Drizzle them with butter and serve with a side of sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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