Delicious Russian Pelmeni Recipe
Russian pelmeni are delicious dumplings filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and spices, perfect for a comforting meal. They can be served boiled or fried for added crispiness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon butter
- to taste sour cream
- to taste fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt, create a well, add egg, and gradually mix in water to form dough.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill, mixing well.
- Divide the rested dough into four portions and roll out one portion to 1/16 inch thick.
- Cut out circles from the rolled dough using a round cutter.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle, fold, and seal the edges.
- Boil salted water, add pelmeni in batches, and cook until they float, about 3-4 minutes.
- For crispiness, sauté boiled pelmeni in butter until golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream and garnish with dill or parsley.
Notes
For a crispy texture, consider frying the pelmeni after boiling.