Beef and pork dumplings with herbs
6 servings
120 minutes
Dumplings made of beef and pork with herbs are a true classic of Russian cuisine, known for their rich flavor and tender texture. Their history dates back to ancient times when dumplings were popular among the nomadic peoples of Siberia and the Urals due to their convenience in storage and preparation. The elastic dough reliably holds the juicy meat filling enriched with the aroma of fresh dill and onion. When boiled, dumplings fill with rich flavor while the clear broth takes on an appetizing spiciness. They are traditionally served with sour cream, butter, or spicy sauces, allowing everyone to enjoy the richness of their taste. Dumplings symbolize home comfort, warmth of family traditions, and joy of gatherings, making them an indispensable dish in Russian cuisine.
1
The water should be well chilled.
- Water: 8 tablespoons
2
Sift flour with 1/3 teaspoon of salt into a bowl, make a well in the center, crack an egg into it, and then gradually mix it with the flour using your hands. This will create flour crumbs. Then add a spoonful of water and knead into a uniform, elastic, and pliable dough. This will take about 15 minutes. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Water: 8 tablespoons
3
Pass all the meat, onion, and dill through a meat grinder. Add salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of ice water, and knead the filling well.
- Beef: 400 g
- Pork: 150 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Water: 8 tablespoons
4
Roll out the dough thinly using a glass or round pastry cutter to make dumpling wrappers. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each. First, fold the dumpling into a crescent shape and pinch along the long edge, then bring the narrow edges together and pinch them.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Beef: 400 g
- Pork: 150 g
5
Boil water, add salt, add dumplings, and cook for 5 minutes after they float.
- Water: 8 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
