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Pelmeni is one of Russia's national dishes, a small dumpling with a delicately thin dough, filled with anything from ground meat or fish to mushrooms. The fillings can be mild or very spicy, depending on the amount of seasonings such as various fresh herbs, black pepper, and onions.
Pelmeni dumplings are served in almost every Russian restaurant, as well as in numerous Russian homes where each family has their own recipe for the dish.
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View moreKurze are traditional Russian dumplings originating from the region of Dagestan. The dumplings are made in the shape of braids and they're usually filled with cottage cheese, potatoes, meat, and eggs. The dough is made with a combination of flour, salt, eggs, and water.
Once stuffed, these dumplings are either boiled or boiled and then fried in oil on both sides until golden brown and crispy. If desired, kurze can be served with butter or sour cream, or a dipping sauce consisting of vinegar and garlic.
Buuz is a traditional and Buryatian steamed dumpling filled with meat such as beef or mutton. The meat is usually seasoned with salt, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. The dumplings are prepared in large quantities and are consumed throughout the year, although buuz is the most popular during Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian New Year festivity which usually takes place in February.
Buuz is characterized by a small opening on its top, and it is often eaten by hand. Traditionally, the dumplings are served with fried bread, dipping sauces and salads on the side, while it is recommended to pair them with beverages such as vodka or tea.
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Avar khinkal is a traditional dish from the Avar people of Dagestan, in the North Caucasus region of Russia, with the main element being the dough, made from simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt, and shaped into small, flat squares or diamond-shaped pieces.
These dough pieces are then boiled until they are soft and slightly chewy, creating the foundation of the meal. The dish is usually served with boiled meat, typically lamb or beef, which is cooked separately and often presented with some of the flavorful broth.
Pelmeni s gribami is a traditional dish consisting of dumplings filled with mushrooms. For the perfect filling, mushrooms should be soaked in water overnight, and then cooked and sautéed with fried onions. They can also be combined with rice or mashed potatoes.
Pelmeni s gribami can be paired with broth, sour cream, yogurt, or grated cheese.
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Klotski is a simple Russian dish consisting of a clear broth filled with flavorful potato dumplings. The dumplings are made from potatoes, flour, and eggs. Although the dish is Russian in origin, the dumplings are also popular in countries such as Hungary and Ukraine.
There is also a Belarusian version of the dish, where the only difference is that the dumplings are stuffed with mushrooms.
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