Pelmeni with Feta-Cheese Blanket and Tomatoes

1. 1 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 40 g
2. 2 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
3. 3 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
4. 4 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 155 g
5. 5 Pelmeni (meat dumplings)pack 800 g ≈ $8.00 40 g
6. 6 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 65 g
7. 7 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.5 pcs

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

Method

1. Mix feta¹, farmer’s cheese, minced garlic³, chopped herbs, and eggs⁷ into a smooth batter

2. Slice tomatoes⁴ into half-rings

3. Parboil pelmeni⁵ in salted water until nearly done, then transfer to a baking dish

4. Arrange tomatoes⁴ and cheese mixture on top

5. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes