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Pelmeni
Russia
Made in enormous batches in Siberian winters. Historically frozen outdoors and kept for months.
Siberian meat dumplings — thin dough pockets filled with pork and beef, boiled and eaten with butter, sour cream or vinegar. Russia's most comforting food.
Prep
60 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
500 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gplain flour
1egg
100mlwater
1 tspsalt
300gpork mince
200gbeef mince
1onion, grated
salt and pepperto season
sour cream and butterto serve
Method
1
Mix flour, egg, water and salt. Knead until smooth. Rest 30 minutes.
2
Mix minces with onion and seasoning.
3
Roll dough thin. Cut rounds. Fill with mince. Fold into half-moons. Press edges.
4
Boil in salted water 5-7 minutes. Serve with sour cream and butter.
Chef's Tip
Freeze pelmeni on a tray before bagging — they're a freezer staple throughout Russia.
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