Eastern European

Pelmeni

Name: Pelmeni
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1 large egg; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion (grated); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender Siberian dumplings packed with seasoned pork and beef, boiled and tossed in butter — Russia's answer to fast, filling, crowd-pleasing comfort food.

60 minutes

Serves 3

Main

Contains common allergens

Egg Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Mix the ground pork, ground beef, grated onion, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the dough to allow flavors to meld.

2
In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, water, and egg. Knead vigorously for 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Let rest under a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
3
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until very thin (about 1/16-inch). Cut into 2-inch rounds using a small glass or cookie cutter.
4
Place a half-teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold in half to form a crescent, pinch the edges to seal securely, then bring the two corners together and pinch them to form a round dumpling.
5
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water or chicken broth to a rolling boil. Drop the pelmeni in batches, stirring gently so they don't stick to the bottom.
6
Once the pelmeni float to the surface, cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and toss with butter. Serve with sour cream or vinegar.

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