A delicious Russian dish where dumplings are filled with a savory fish mix and topped with red caviar. The dumplings are made from a simple dough of flour, water, and salt, filled with whitefish, pikeperch (or any mild fish), fried onion, and spices. After boiling, they’re served with a creamy chicken stock sauce and a garnish of red caviar. This dish is a rich combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a hearty meal.
This dish is a luxurious take on traditional Russian dumplings, filled with fish and topped with red caviar.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt (to taste)
- 300g whitefish fillet (pikeperch, cod, or any mild fish)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp red caviar
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions:
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, egg, water, and a pinch of salt. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Sauté the chopped onion in butter until translucent. Let it cool, then mix with finely minced fish, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Shape the Pelmeni: Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut out circles with a round cutter or glass. Place a teaspoon of filling on each circle and fold the dough into half-moons, pinching the edges securely.
- Cook the Pelmeni: Boil the pelmeni in salted water until they float to the top (about 5-7 minutes).
- Make the Sauce: In a small pan, heat chicken stock with heavy cream, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Plate the cooked pelmeni, pour the creamy sauce over them, and garnish with a spoonful of red caviar and fresh dill.
