Pelmeni are dumplings of Russian cuisine that consist of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough.
Pelmeni served with smetana (sour cream)
Modeling pelmeni. Buryatia, Russia
Preparation of pelmeni
Fried pelmeni
Russian cuisine is a collection of the different dishes and cooking traditions of the Russian people as well as a list of culinary products popular in Russia, with most names being known since pre-Soviet times, coming from all kinds of social circles.
Russian postage stamp showing typical national specialties served in Russia: bliny, caviar, bubliki, honey, and tea in a samovar.
Pelmeni—boiled dumplings with meat filling
Caviar—a delicacy that is very popular in Russian culture
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