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Traditional Russian Pelmeni

Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned meat, a classic Russian dish.

40 minutes6 servings
Traditional Russian Pelmeni
Photo: Sergey A. Demidov · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
  2. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape into rounds.
  3. Place a portion of the filling in the center of each dough circle.
  4. Fold the dough over and press the edges to seal.
  5. In a pan, heat butter and fry the pelmeni until golden brown.
  6. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh dill.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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