Pelmeni

Pelmeni are a type of Russian dumpling that are traditionally filled with ground meat (such as beef, pork, or lamb), but can also be filled with other ingredients like potatoes or cheese. To make pelmeni at home, you will need to prepare the dough and the filling separately. For the dough, mix together flour, water, and a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth and pliable dough. Roll the dough out into a thin layer and cut it into small circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Place a small spoonful of filling onto each dough circle, fold the dough over the filling, and press the edges together to seal the dumpling. Boil the pelmeni in a pot of salted water for a few minutes, until they float to the surface. Serve the pelmeni hot with a dipping sauce or sour cream.

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To make pelmeni at home, you will need:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 1/2 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg, water, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it’s too wet, add a little more flour.
  2. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles of dough.
  5. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the pelmeni.
  6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the pelmeni to the water and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
  7. Remove the pelmeni from the water with a slotted spoon and serve with your choice of dipping sauce (such as sour cream or vinegar). Enjoy!

Tips for preparation of Pelmeni

To make pelmeni at home, you will need:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

  • 1/2 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg, water, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it’s too wet, add a little more flour.
  2. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles of dough.
  5. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the pelmeni.
  6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the pelmeni to the water and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
  7. Remove the pelmeni from the water with a slotted spoon and serve with your choice of dipping sauce (such as sour cream or vinegar). Enjoy!

Pelmeni serving size

Some recipes may recommend serving pelmeni in smaller quantities as an appetizer, while others may recommend larger servings as a main dish. In general, a serving size of pelmeni may range from about 10-20 dumplings per person, depending on the context in which they are being served and the other dishes being served alongside them.

Pelmeni nutrition value

The dough and filling can vary in size and thickness, which can affect the overall nutrition values of the pelmeni. In general, pelmeni can be a good source of protein and other nutrients, but they can also be high in fat and calories, depending on the specific ingredients and how they are prepared.

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