Pelmeni

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Pelmeni

펠메니

Russian dumplings

About this dish

Pelmeni are dumplings of Russian cuisine that consist of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough. They are considered a national dish. Pelmeni became a staple of Russian cuisine during the period of Russian expansion into the Ural Mountains and Siberia. Pelmeni also have deep roots in the traditions and folklore of the regions of Komi and Udmurtia in Russia, and figure prominently in Komi and Udmurt cuisine. The name itself was borrowed from the languages of the Komi and Udmurts.

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