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Russian Pelmeni with meat

Yields4 Servings

Russian Pelmeni with meat refers to small, savoury dumplings filled with a delectable mixture of minced meat, onion, and spices.

Russian Pelmeni

Ingredient for Perfect Dough:
 3 cups Flour all purpose (sifted) (500g)
 1 cup Boiling Water (250g)
 1 Egg
 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
 1 tsp Salt
Ingredients for Filling:
 500 g Mince (Beef, Pork, Chicken, Mixed mince)
 125 g Onion (blended)
 50 ml Cold Water
 1 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 glove fresh garlic (blended)
 1 tsp Salt or to taste
 ⅓ tsp Cumin Powder
 ⅓ tsp Coriander Powder
 ⅓ tsp Pepper Black
 20 g Butter to serve
1

Prepare the dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour and salt.

2

Create a well in the centre of the flour and crack the 1 egg and pour vegetable oil into it. Stir with fork.

3

Gradually add boiling water while stirring the mixture with a fork..

4

Continue mixing until the dough starts to come together. From the first sign it seams that dough needs more water, because of crumbled consistency. But I strongly recommended not to add more liquid.

5

Leave it for a bit, it's to hot. When it's warm and you can tach it, transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

6

Make the meat filling:
In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef and pork.

7

Blend 1 small onion and 1 glove of garlic along with the cold water in the food processor,

8

Add onion mixture into meat, add salt, black pepper, and all spices: cumin and coriander powder ( if you don't like combination of this spices, leave it completely or add your preferences, such as thyme, parsley, or dill) to the meat mixture.
Mix well thoroughly.

9

Assemble the Pelmeni:
Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet, about 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1,5mm) thick.

10

Using a round cookie cutter or a glass 2.3 inch (6 cm), cut out circles from the dough.

11

Take one circle of dough and place a small teaspoon of the meat filling in the centre.

12

Fold the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.

13

Pinch the edges together firmly to seal the Pelmeni.
And join the two ends together, to get a round shape of beautiful Pelmeni.

14

Repeat the process with the remaining dough circles and meat filling until all the Pelmeni are assembled.
Store them on floured surface, like cutting board or floured shallow tray.

15

Cook the Pelmeni:
Bring a large pot of salted water with 1 bay leafe to a boil.
Carefully add the Pelmeni to the boiling water, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
Boil the Pelmeni for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked Pelmeni from the water and transfer them to a serving dish.

16

Serve and Enjoy:
Russian Pelmeni are traditionally served hot. You can enjoy them as they are or add your favourite accompaniments.
Serve Pelmeni with a dollop of sour cream on top for a creamy and tangy flavour.
Optionally, melt some butter and drizzle it over the Pelmeni for extra richness.
Now you have a delicious batch of homemade Russian Pelmeni with meat ready to be enjoyed.

17

How to store:
You can store in fridge for couple of house until they are will be cooked.
Also this a good make ahead meals, you can store them up to two mounts.
Lay uncooked Pelmeni flat on a tray in an even layer and freeze.
Once they are frozen transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories903.88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.8g49%
Sodium 683.66mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 100.66g37%

Dietary Fiber 4.03g15%
Total Sugars 1.58g
Protein 36.47g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.