Russian Pelmeni

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make dough: Combine egg, oil, and salt in a liquid measuring cup; add enough warm water to fill to 1 cup.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour into a large bowl and knead in 3 cups flour until smooth and elastic.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cover with a dish towel and let dough rest for 30 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make filling: Combine ground beef, onion, water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix thoroughly by hand or using a fork. Set aside.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Dust a baking sheet lightly with 1 tablespoon flour; set aside.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roll out a portion of dough very thinly on a lightly floured surface; keep remaining dough covered with a dish towel to avoid drying out.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Cut out 2 1/2-inch rounds with a cookie cutter.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Place about 1 teaspoon filling on one side of each dough circle.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Fold dough over and seal the edges using your fingers, forming a crescent.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Join the ends and pinch them together.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Freeze pelmeni for 30 minutes to prevent them from sticking together.'}

13. 13

    {'id': 'step_12', 'step': 13, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a simmer. Working in batches, cook frozen pelmeni in simmering water until meat is cooked through and pelmeni float to the top, about 5 minutes.'}

14. 14

    {'id': 'step_13', 'step': 14, 'text': 'Continue cooking for 5 more minutes.'}

15. 15

    {'id': 'step_14', 'step': 15, 'text': 'Transfer to serving plates using a slotted spoon. Serve and enjoy.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)