Pelmeni are the heart of Russian cuisine. I have yet to meet someone who does not like these delicious meat dumplings. Pelmeni are often used with more than one type of meat. Traditionally, pork is mixed with either beef, veal or any other meat. My pelmeni recipe is made with beef filling, but you can use any combination of meats you like. Pelmeni are usually served with sour cream and butter, or with vinegar. You can even serve them right in the soup. The choice is yours!

These amazing, tasty, meaty, juicy Georgian soup dumplings are called khinkali. What makes them unique is that their meat filling are extremely juicy and the spices used in the fillings strike perfect balance for your taste buds.