Siberian pelmeni are tied to long, cold winters. Families made them in bulk, froze them outdoors, and cooked them as needed, so a hot meal was never far away. Today the same logic applies to a bag in your freezer. Butter, dill, and black pepper is the whole recipe.
Serves 2–3 · 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 package Siberian Pelmeni
- Water
- Salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh dill
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Add the pelmeni to the boiling water.
- Stir gently and cook according to package instructions, usually 5–7 minutes, until they float to the top and are cooked through.
- Drain the pelmeni.
- Add the butter and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill and black pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Serving tip
Serve with sour cream for extra creaminess.
Wine pairing
Mtsvane
White · Dry · Fresh, aromatic
Simple food, simple pairing: a clean, fresh white that lets the butter and dill speak.
Also try: a fresh Rkatsiteli.

