Easy Russian Pelmeni

Easy Russian Pelmeni

little Russian dumplings

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 1h 15m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the pelmeni dough:

For the pelmeni filling:

To serve:

Nutritional Information

279
calories
14g
fat
21g
carbohydrates
15g
protein
81mg
cholesterol
228mg
sodium
Easy Russian Pelmeni

Recipe Description

This Easy Russian Pelmeni recipe is one of the recipes that has been handed down in my family for generations and I am delighted to share this with you today. I love to make batches of these simple Russian pelmeni when I’ve had a busy day and I’m looking for some comfort food. 

To make these easy Russian pelmeni, start by making the pelmeni dough. To make the filling, mix ground meat with grated onion and season with salt and pepper. Pop some filling onto circles of dough and shape the pelmeni. You can use a dumpling mold if you have one, but seriously, it is not difficult to assemble these quickly. You’ll get into a rhythm once you’ve done a few. 

To make Easy Russian Pelmeni, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Russian Pelmeni

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dough

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Russian PelmeniStep 1 - Easy Russian PelmeniStep 1 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Sift 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl. Add 3 eggs and mix for a bit. Add ⅔ cup of water to the dough and combine everything by hand until you have a smooth dough

  2. 2

    Let the dough rest

    20 min
    Step 2 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make filling

    2 min
    Step 3 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Combine 2 pounds of ground meat with 1 large grated onion and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Roll out dough

    5 min
    Step 4 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough and cut it out small circles using a round cookie cutter.

  5. 5

    Add filling

    3 min
    Step 5 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Place some pelmeni filling on the center of the dough circles.

  6. 6

    Shape the pelmeni

    20 min
    Step 6 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Fold the sides of each dumpling into a half-moon shape and pinch the edges together. Connect the two corners together and ensure each dumpling is sealed.

  7. 7

    Dust with flour

    1 min
    Step 7 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Arranged the shaped pelmeni on a dusted with flour cutting board.

  8. 8

    Cook the pelmeni

    10 min
    Step 8 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pelmeni. You may need to cook them in batches. When they float to the top, take them out of the saucepan using a strainer.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Easy Russian Pelmeni

    Serve the pelmeni drizzled with melted butter and sour cream on the side.

These Easy Russian Pelmeni are delicious Russian dumplings which will bring a smile to everyone’s face! Try making these soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your instagram posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Princess Vanderkooy
April 10, 2021
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How did I only find out about these now? Tell me. Can't believe that had to get into my mid 30s to find something like this with such a great texture and amazing flavor.

Coraline Allrich
April 5, 2021
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Really cute small dumplings, I love them!!

Rosa Rosinsky
March 23, 2021
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Another interesting recipe added into my collection, I want to have at least 10 tasty recipes for each country and now it is time to research Russia!

Greta Lannie
March 22, 2021
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Indeed these where really easy to make, First time making something that looks like dumplings and I have to say that they are perfect.

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