Fried dumplings
3 servings
15 minutes
Fried dumplings are a delicious combination of a crispy golden crust and juicy filling. This cooking method comes from traditional Russian cuisine, where dumplings symbolize home comfort and warm gatherings. Frying gives them a special texture, making the dough fragrant and slightly crunchy, while the filling is richly spiced. They pair perfectly with various sauces: sour cream, mayonnaise, adjika, adding new flavor nuances to each bite. These dumplings are easy to prepare and are great for a cozy family dinner or a friendly gathering when you want to delight guests with something familiar yet with an unexpected culinary twist.
1
Place frozen dumplings (store-bought or homemade) in a skillet greased with vegetable oil and set the heat slightly below maximum (I set it to 5 out of 6).
- Frozen dumplings (pelmeni): 30 pieces
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Fry the dumplings on both sides.
3
Mix water with salt and spices and pour it over the dumplings. (Attention! Close the lid immediately when pouring water, it will splash a lot.)
- Water: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
4
Once all the water has evaporated, remove from heat. It's advisable to taste the broth with salt; I added a Maggi cube today and ended up oversalting it a bit.
5
Serve with sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, adjika, whatever you like!
