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Russian mushroom pelmeni
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Russian Mushroom Pelmeni

You will love this vegetarian version of Russia's national dish Pelmeni. 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Russian
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 412kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

Ingredients

    For the filling:

    • 1 lb. mushrooms
    • 1/2 white onion

    For the dough:

    • 2 cups flour
    • 3/4 cup boiled water
    • 5 Tablespoons oil separated
    • 2 teaspoons salt divided
    • 2 bay leaves

    For the topping chose 1:

    • Butter olive oil, sour cream or vegetable broth.
    • parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    Instructions

      For the filling:

      • Wash the mushrooms and then chop into small pieces
      • Peel the onion, mince it.
      • Heat a skillet over high heat and add the mushrooms, cover with a lid.
      • Once the mushrooms release their moisture, take off the lid and cook until the water evaporates.
      • Add in 1 tablespoon of oil, reduce heat to low.
      • Add in the minced onion and saute for about 10 minutes.
      • Turn off heat and set aside.

      For the dough:

      • In a bowl mix together the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 cup of boiling water, and 4 Tablespoons of oil.
      • Knead this together until you get a dough that is elastic and smooth.
      • Divide the dough into four equal parts.

      Putting it all together:

      • Roll out the dough to be thin but not too thin to cover the pelmeni maker, it will hold the filling in the pelmeni maker.
      • Add a teaspoon or so of the filling in each hole.
      • Roll out another piece of dough and place over the top of the stuffed pelmeni and using a rolling pin roll the top so that they fall through the bottom.
      • If you do not have a pelmeni maker just roll out the dough and cut out 2 1/2" circles using the rim of a small glass. Scoop a bit of the mushroom mixture into the circle and fold in half, be sure to press the edges together tightly and make them in the shape of a half moon.
      • Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil with 1 teaspoon salt and the bay leaves.
      • When the water is boiling add the pelmeni gently into the water and stir lightly until they pop up to the top. Cook for about 5 more minutes and remove with a slotted spoon.
      • Serve hot with your choice of topping olive oil, or butter, or sour cream.
      • Alternatively you can serve them in a hot vegetable broth and garnish with parsley.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 3.5mg