Pelmenyi

Originally, pelmenyi were a Siberian specialty made at the end of summer with meat from animals that it would be too expensive to winter over. The little filled dough pockets were left outside to freeze. When they were wanted, a block was hacked off and they were poached either in broth or water.

The Russian Tea Room used to serve these, Wednesdays at lunch only, in chicken broth with the cooked gizzards, dill, and sour cream. Many Russians also serve them on a plate with butter and