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Pelmeni
Food Ingredients:
DOUGH 8 ounces flour 1 large egg 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt FILLING 12 ounces ground pork 4 ounces minced beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Recipe preparation:
1 To make the dough, place the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade or mixer with a dough hook. With the motor running add the egg and as much water as necessary for a dough that is just beginning form a ball. Remove the dough and place on a floured surface. Form into a ball, then flatten, wrap in plastic film and chill for 30 minutes. 2 To make the filling, mix the other ingredients together in a bowl. 3 To form, when the dough is ready, roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 3 inch rounds with a biscuit cutter or a lid. Put a scant teaspoon of the filling onto each 3 inch shape. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork. Wet both ends of the pelmeni and bring them round and pinch together to the shape of Italian tortellini. Place on a baking tray, covered with a clean towel. 4 To cook the pelmeni, bring 3 1/2 pts of water to the boil. Drop in the pelmeni by the dozen. Simmer uncovered until they rise to the surface. 5 Serve with melted butter or sour cream.
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