Name: Pelmeni
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Russia
Ingredients: 3 cups (375 g) flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork; 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef; 1 small onion, grated; 1/4 cup cold water or broth; Black pepper; Butter, sour cream and dill for serving

Where it comes from

Pelmeni are a classic Russian dish, enjoyed across Russia and Siberia. Families traditionally gather to make hundreds at a time and freeze them for the colder months.

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Recipe

Make Pelmeni at home

Serves 4-6Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups (375 g) flour
1 egg
1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork
1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup cold water or broth
Black pepper
Butter, sour cream and dill for serving

How it's made

Knead flour, egg, water and salt into a firm dough and rest 30 minutes.
Mix the meats, onion, cold water, salt and pepper until well combined.
Roll the dough thin and cut 2-inch circles.
Put 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, fold over and pinch the edges, then join the corners around your finger.
Boil in salted water with a bay leaf until they float, then 5 more minutes.
Serve with butter, sour cream and dill.