Homemade Pelmeņi: Traditional Latvian Dumplings Recipe!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

Blend the onion until smooth and add to a bowl with ground pork.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper to the meat mixture.

Mix the meat mixture thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 3 eggs to the flour mixture and mix well.

Gradually add 2/3 cup of warm water to the dough mixture until combined.

Adjust the dough with more flour if it becomes too sticky.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Use a dumpling maker to form the dumplings with the filling.

Place the dumplings on a tray and freeze them for later use.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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