Eastern European Dumplings

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 fr... READ MORE

These delicious Georgian dumplings known as khinkali are considered to be one of the national dishes of the country. The dumplings are filled with meat and spices, then traditionally twisted into a knot at the top. Regional differences influence t... READ MORE

Originating from the historical region of Red Ruthenia, these soft, crescent-shaped dumplings are filled with a combination of potatoes and cheese, which is occasionally modified with various seasonings or fried onions. Pierogi ruskie are usually ... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

Manti are traditional Turkish dumplings filled with spiced ground meat and onions. The dumplings are most commonly topped with a sauce consisting of yogurt and garlic. The name of the dish is derived from mantu, meaning dumplings... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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 di... READ MORE

Dushbara is a traditional dish consisting of meat-filled dumplings cooked in a flavorful lamb broth. According to local customs, every woman in the country needs to know how to make the dumplings as small as possible, so that at least ten of them ... READ MORE

Kurze 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,... READ MORE

Mantapour, or mantabour, is a traditional yogurt soup with manti, a type of Armenian stuffed dumplings. The soup is typically made with strained yogurt, beaten eggs, flour, minced garlic, water or meat broth, to which meat-filled dumplings are add... READ MORE

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 y... READ MORE

Known as koldūnai in Lithuania, kalduny in Belarus and kołduny in Poland, these stuffed dumplings boiled in salted water are a staple of regional cuisine. Traditionally filled with minced pork, beef, chicken, curd chees... READ MORE