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Pelmeni

Traditional meat dumplings wrapped in thin unleavened dough, boiled and served with butter and sour cream.

60 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 small yellow onion, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup warm water, and half of the 1 tsp salt in a bowl to form a smooth dough, knead for 10 minutes, and rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 small grated yellow onion, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper in a separate bowl until fully blended.

  3. 3

    Roll dough thin on a floured surface, cut into small circles, place filling in center, fold into half-moons, and pinch corners together.

  4. 4

    Boil dumplings in salted water for 5 to 7 minutes until they float and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Drain well, toss with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and serve hot with 1/2 cup sour cream.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pelmeni reach?

For Pelmeni, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why fold instead of stir in Pelmeni?

Step 3 reads: "Roll dough thin on a floured surface, cut into small circles, place filling in center, fold into half-moons, and pinch corners together." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Pelmeni?

The entry for Pelmeni calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Pelmeni?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Pelmeni uses 1/2 lb ground beef.

Can I make Pelmeni dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pelmeni is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How much protein is in Pelmeni?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 52 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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