What You Need to Know
The process involves emulsification of egg and water in flour, protein denaturation of meat proteins due to heat and moisture, and emulsification of fat and water in butter or sour cream.
Steps
- 1.
Siberian Pelmeni (Russia): Traditional preservation method using frozen dumplings
- 2.
Ural Pelmeni (Russia): Larger size with distinct meat-to-dough ratio
- 3.
Karelian Pelmeni (Finland): Thinner dough with reindeer meat filling
The Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsification and protein denaturation