Recipe for cooking pelmini

Recipes from Russia and the Ukraine :: Russian and Ukrainian Potato and Dumpling Recipes

This is a traditional Russian dish that is made in many Kazakstani homes.

1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Garlic, to taste

To make the dough, combine the flour, eggs, water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Knead mixture. Let rest for 1/2 an hour.

Mix the ground beef, ground pork, onions, 1 tsp. salt, pepper and garlic together. Roll the dough into a thin layer and cut into small circles. Place a small amount of meat in the center of each circle of dough. Fold the edges of the dough over the meat to form a ravioli-shaped dumpling. Boil the Pelmeni in salted water for seven mins., or until they float to the surface. Serve them in soup plates with sour cream or in broth.