Dumplings with Sour Cream

1. 1 Pelmeni (meat dumplings)pack 800 g ≈ $8.00 220 g
2. 2 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 40 g
3. 3 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 7 g
4. 4 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
5. 5 Salt 1 g
6. 6 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a 3–4 L pot over high heat; in 5–7 minutes the water boils.

2. Drop the dumplings one by one into the boiling water; boil over medium heat until they float, then continue boiling for another 5–7 minutes.

3. Drain the dumplings in a colander and let drain for 1–2 minutes.

4. Return the dumplings to the pot, add butter³ and mix over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until evenly coated.

5. Divide the dumplings among plates, serve with sour² cream, dill⁴ and pepper to taste.

6. Note: optionally replace sour² cream with yogurt or add greens to taste; you can prepare sour cream in advance and refrigerate.