Pelmeni are one of the most ancient of traditional Russian foods and have born many names through the centuries. Most historians agree that they originated in Siberia and were probably named by the Komi, a people indigenous to the Urals. In their native tongue, “pelnyan” means “dough-ear,” a reference to the food’s half-circular shape. When the word crossed into Russian, it changed a bit (as most words crossing language barriers do) to “pelmen,” whose proper plural in Russian is “pelmeni.” In English they are known most often only in the plural, perhaps because it is nearly impossible to eat just one of the juicy morsels. Chinese called it pot-stickers and east European pirogies are cousins to pelmeni. Italy also borrowed the concept and created ravioli, which, at least in appearance, are pelmeni’s closest relatives. And now you know a little history behind this russian food.
Troy, however, had his one creation going on...he insisted in putting as much cheese inside as it was possible. It was kind of funny.
They were delicious!!! Thank you mom!
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