Go Back Email Link
+ servings

Pelmeni Recipe (Meat Dumplings)

Classic Russian Pelmeni recipe. Unleavened dough recipe rolled out thin then filled with meat and shaped.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

pelmeni filling-

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 medium onion, grated in protruding holes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp dill, chopped

Instructions

dough-

meat filling:

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the filling until well incorporated.
  • Cover and set aside until ready for use.

shape pelmeni-

  • To shape with mold, roll out enough dough to cover mold.
  • Fill holes with meat.
  • Roll out another dough and cover the meat.
  • With a rolling pin, roll over the top of mold until edges of the molds protrude.
  • Gently push out pelmeni.

cook dumplings-

  • Add enough water to completely cover pelmeni once added.
  • Bring water to a boil and season.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes once the pelmeni float to the top.
  • Serve the meat dumplings with sour cream.

Notes

Vegeta- If you like Vegeta, add some to the filling and reduce the salt.