Pork Dumplings

Hearty and flavorful, these Ukrainian/Russian-style pork dumplings (also known as pelmeni) are the ultimate comfort food—tender dough parcels filled with savory seasoned pork, perfect for cozy nights and family feasts.

Ingredients:

Pelmeni Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt Kosher

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup avocado oil or any oil of your choice

• ¾ cup water

Pelmeni Filling

• 1 lb ground turkey

• ½ lb ground pork

• 1 small zucchini pureed

• 2-3 cloves garlic

• salt & pepper to taste

• 4 tablespoons butter or to taste

Instructions:

Dumpling Dough

For the dough, combine 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a stand mixer bowl. Add 1 egg, ¼ cup of avocado oil, and ¾ cup of water. Using the dough hook, knead on low for 5-10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Pork Dumplings Filling

In a food processor, blend 1 small zucchini and 2 cloves of garlic until almost pureed.

Add 1 lb of ground turkey and ½ lb of ground pork. Season with salt and pepper and pulse well until everything is combined.

How to Make Pork Dumplings

Divide the dough into 4 balls, covering the rest with plastic wrap. Roll one ball into a long sausage and cut it into small pieces, lightly dusting each with flour.

Roll out each piece into a circle, placing a small amount of filling in the center. Fold in half and pinch to seal.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add dumplings and cook for about 5 minutes once boiling.

Remove with a slotted spoon, toss with butter to prevent sticking, and serve with sour cream and black pepper. Garnish with greens like parsley. Enjoy

Recipe Courtesy of Munchkin Time Blog.