EASY Pelmeni (Meat Dumplings)
These are my Ukrainian mother-in-laws Pelmeni Recipe! Pelmeni are little plump meat dumplings made from a hand mold (called the pelmennitsa.) It makes a hearty batch that you can freeze for later! A Russian Comfort food favorite, dolloped with sour cream!
Ingredients
Pelmeni Dough:
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
Meat Filling:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
How to make Pelmeni:
- Combine all the dough ingredients and knead until a soft dough forms. Let rest 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the meat filling by combining all the filling ingredients. Set aside.
- Portion dough into 10 pieces then roll out each piece into a circle. Dust flour over the mold and place one piece of dough over the mold. Fill each hole with meat then top with another piece of dough.
- Using a rolling pin, roll tightly over the top, then invert Pelmeni onto a floured tray. Flash Freeze or Boil 8 minutes.
Notes
To Cook Pelmeni: Add frozen or fresh Pelmeni to boiling water and cook 8 minutes.
To Serve Pelmeni: Drain from water and toss in butter or oil to lightly coat dumplings. Serve with a side of sour cream.
Vinegar Salt & Pepper Topping for Pelmeni: Optional but super tasty and my preferred way of serving Pelmeni. For every 2 cups of cooked and drained Pelmeni add 1 Tbsp of White Distilled Vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Super good!
Nutrition Facts
EASY Pelmeni (Meat Dumplings)
Serving Size
1 Pelmeni Piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
24
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
55
mg
2
%
Potassium
14
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
5
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
