Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting Siberian pelmeni, the delectable Russian ravioli that has captured the hearts and taste buds of many. These delicate dumplings, filled with a savory meat mixture and enveloped in a tender dough, embody the rich culinary traditions of Siberia, where they have been cherished for generations. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this exploration of the best recipes for Siberian pelmeni will guide you through the process of creating this iconic dish, ensuring a delightful and authentic gustatory experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PELMENI RECIPE
Pelmeni are a must-try traditional Russian meal! Similar to dumplings, these are made with tender and juicy meat wrapped in dough and cooked in boiled water. They are perfect for a meal prep, as you can freeze them and then cook in just 10 minutes!
Provided by Veronika's Kitchen
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together an egg, milk, water, salt, and sugar. Add half of the all-purpose flour and using a spatula, fold it in. Then add the rest of the flour and mix.
- Transfer the dough to a counter and knead for about 7-10minutes, until the dough is soft and elastic. Wrap it with a plastic wrap and let it rest on the counter for about 40-50 minutes.
- In another mixing bowl, add ground pork, ground beef, grated onion, salt and pepper. Using a spatula or your hands, mix everything until evenly combined.
- When the dough is ready, knead it again until it's soft and elastic, adding some more flour. Cut a piece of the dough (about an apple size) and roll it evenly until about ¼-inch thin.
- Cut the circles from the dough using a glass or a special circles cutter. Put about 1 teaspoon of meat mixture in each circle and make the shape of the pelmeni. (you can watch my video tutorial)
- When the pelmeni are ready, you can cook them right away or put them in the freezer. Whether you decide to cook them fresh or frozen, the technique and timing will be the same. It's similar to cooking pasta.
- Boil a large pot with water over high heat. When the water starts boiling, add frozen or freshly made pelmeni and stir, so they don't stick together. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the dumplings start to float on top.
- You can scoop them out of water with a strainer ladle or drain the liquid like you would do it for pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 675 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RUSSIAN PELMENI
Pelmeni are traditional Russian meat-filled dumplings. Making pelmeni is favorite family pastime in the long winter months. These dumplings are a common convenience food - big batches can be frozen and quickly boiled or fried on demand.
Provided by Volnushka
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine egg, vegetable oil, and salt in a measuring cup; add enough water to fill to 1 cup. Pour into a bowl, add 3 cups flour, and knead into a smooth, elastic dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and rest for 30 minutes.
- Dust a baking sheet lightly with 1 tablespoon flour.
- Combine ground beef, onion, water, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix filling thoroughly by hand or using a fork.
- Roll out a portion of the dough very thinly on a lightly floured surface and cut out 2 1/2-inch rounds with a cookie cutter or a wine glass. Keep the rest of the dough covered with a towel to avoid drying out. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of filling on one side of the dough circle. Fold dough over and seal the edges using fingers, forming a crescent. Join the ends and pinch them together. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Freeze pelmeni for 30 minutes to prevent them from sticking together.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer and drop small batches of frozen pelmeni into simmering water. Cook and stir until the meat is cooked and pelmeni float to the top, about 5 minutes. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates using a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PELMENI (SIBERIAN RAVIOLI)
This is Russian comfort food. I ate it quite a lot when I was studying in Moscow in the early 1980s. I ate them when I went to friends' flats for dinner, or in one of the numerous Pelmeni Bars. Traditionally they are frozen before you eat them as this changes the consistency. Serve them with either melted butter or sour cream.
Provided by wizkid
Categories Meat
Time 8h30m
Yield 65 pelmeni
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the dough.
- Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
- With the motor running add the egg and as much water as necessary for a dough that is just beginning form a ball.
- Remove the dough and place on a floured surface.
- Form into a ball, then flatten, wrap in cling film and chill for about 30 minutes.
- To make the filling.
- Mix the other ingredients together in a bowl.
- When the dough is ready, roll out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out 3 inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or a lid.
- Put a scant teaspoon of the filling onto each 3 inch shape.
- Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Wet both ends of the pelmeni and bring them round and pinch together to the shape of an Italian tortelli.
- Place on a baking tray, covered with a clean tea towel.
- Put in the freezer and freeze overnight (they can be kept for up to 3 months).
- To cook the pelmeni, bring 3 1/2 pts of water to the boil.
- Drop in the pelmeni by the dozen.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
- Serve with melted butter or soured cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 41.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7
SIBERIAN PELMENI (RUSSIAN RAVIOLI)
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories pastas, project, appetizer
Time 35m
Yield About 48 pelmeni
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare dough as directed.
- Heat tablespoon of butter in small skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted and scrape into mixing bowl.
- Add ground beef and veal, salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Blend well by hand.
- Roll out dough and fill in desired fashion into 48 or more pelmeni.
- Drop pelmeni into rapidly boiling water and cook to desired degree of doneness, 5 minutes or longer.
- Serve pelmeni in soup bowls with hot consomme, or serve with melted butter with sour cream, mustard and vinegar on the side. The usual serving of pelmeni as a main course is 12 to 16.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SIBERIAN PELMENI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 18m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine meat cubes, onion, dill, soaked bread, egg, salt and pepper. Let sit for 2 hours in refrigerator for flavors to combine.
- Grind mixture through a meat grinder 2 times using a medium die. Mixture should be finely pureed and sticky. Cut rounds out of wonton wrapper. Fill each wrapper with 1/2 teaspoon of mixture. Fold over and make tortellini shape. Fold sides over. Place in large saucepan with boiling water and boil for about 3 minutes.
- Serve in deep-dish plates. Divide mushroom slices, beet dice, mint leaves, and dill into between 8 dishes. Add 10 pelmini and pour over consomme.
- Ingredients per serving: .
PELMENI (RUSSIAN RAVIOLI)
These can be served as a soup in the broth you boil them in or drained out and served alone. If serving as a soup, tossing in a little fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream is highly recommended.
Provided by Erin K. Brown
Categories Meat
Time 4h30m
Yield 100 each, 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely dice the onions.
- Mix raw hamburger, onions, salt, and pepper together.
- Blend all the dough ingredients together and roll out.
- Use a 3-3/8" diameter dough press (or dumpling maker) to cut out rounds of dough.
- Fill with ~1 tbsp of filling and seal shut.
- Lay out on a tray (making sure they are not touching), separate layers with wax paper and freeze.
- Once frozen, they will keep in the freezer for several weeks.
- When ready to make, drop directly into boiling water or broth and cook until they float (~5 minutes). A little vegetable oil can be added to keep them from sticking together.
Tips:
- Choose the right meat: Traditionally, Siberian pelmeni are made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and lamb. However, you can use any type of ground meat that you like. Just be sure to use a combination of lean and fatty meat for the best flavor.
- Season the meat well: The meat filling is the heart of the pelmeni, so be sure to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any other spices that you like.
- Use a thin dough: The dough for pelmeni should be thin and elastic. This will make it easy to roll out and shape the pelmeni.
- Fill the pelmeni generously: Don't be afraid to fill the pelmeni generously with the meat filling. This will make them more flavorful and satisfying.
- Cook the pelmeni in salted water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and then add the pelmeni. Cook them for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top. You can also steam the pelmeni in a steamer basket over boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the pelmeni with your favorite sauce: Traditionally, Siberian pelmeni are served with sour cream, but you can also serve them with butter, melted cheese, or any other sauce that you like.
Conclusion:
Siberian pelmeni are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of different fillings. Whether you serve them with sour cream, butter, or your favorite sauce, pelmeni are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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