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18 May 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Traditional Russian pelmeni are made by wrapping ground meat filling in thin dough, sealing it into half-moons, and boiling the dumplings. Often served with butter or sour cream, they are a hearty classic for cold days.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead and rest the dough

35 min

Knead the flour, eggs, lukewarm water, and salt into a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2

Make the filling

6 min

Thoroughly mix the ground meat with the grated onion, ice-cold water, salt, and black pepper. The ice-cold water keeps the filling moist and tender.

3

Shape the pelmeni

20 min

Roll the dough out thinly and cut small circles using the rim of a glass. Place filling in the center of each circle, fold it into a half-moon, press the edges to seal, and join the two ends.

4

Boil and serve

12 min

Boil the pelmeni in salted water until they float and the dough is cooked through, then drain. Drizzle with melted butter and serve hot.

Reminder

Important: Pelmeni are traditionally made in large batches and frozen. Freeze them on a floured tray, then store them in the freezer; you can add them directly to boiling water from frozen. Contains gluten. If served with sour cream, the dish contains dairy. Use a measured amount of filling and seal the edges firmly.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
520 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
56 gCarbohydrate
21 gFat
2.5 gFiber
3 gSugar
700 mgSodium
8 gSaturated Fat
Protein 19% Carbohydrate 44% Fat 37%
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Rüzgar Ekici Commis de Cuisine 2 months ago

Bu tarifin klasik versiyonunu farklı biliyordum, yine de denemek güzeldi.

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Şahnur Balcı Commis de Cuisine 2 months ago

Karıştırırken fazla çırpmışım, dokusu sertleşti. Hamur bir türlü toparlanmadı, un eklemek zorunda kaldım. Bende biraz kurudu, muhtemelen fazla pişirdim.

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Yağız Recipe Owner 2 months ago

Bir dahaki sefere ölçüleri biraz daha dikkatli tartarsanız fark edeceksiniz.

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