Cuisine : Pelmeni: how to make this Russian dish

 

Pelmeni is a traditional Russian dish, consisting of filled dumplings. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 2 large eggs

- 1/2 cup water

For the filling:

- 1/2 pound ground beef

- 1/2 pound ground pork

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and water. Mix until a dough forms.

2. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. While the dough rests, prepare the filling. Mix together the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.

4. Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut out circles using a round cutter.

5. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each circle.

6. Fold the circles in half, creating a semi-circle shape, and pinch the edges to seal.

7. Boil the pelmeni in salted water until they float to the surface, usually for about 5-7 minutes.

8. Serve hot with melted butter, sour cream, or vinegar.

Enjoy your homemade pelmeni!