Mushroom-Tomato Pelmeni

1. 1 Pelmeni (meat dumplings)pack 800 g ≈ $8.00 150 g
2. 2 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 120 g
3. 3 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 75 g
4. 4 Bay leaves 1 g
5. 5 Ground black pepper 1 g
6. 6 Allspice 1 g
7. 7 Ground coriander 1 g
8. 8 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
9. 9 Sunflower oil 10 ml
10. 10 Salt 1 g

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

Method

1. Boil pelmeni¹ in salted water with a bay leaf for 7–8 minutes after they float, then drain.

2. Scald tomatoes² with boiling water for 1 minute, peel, and finely dice. Slice mushrooms.

3. Heat oil in a pan, then sauté tomatoes² over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add black pepper, coriander, allspice, and salt.

4. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 7–8 minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.

5. Add pelmeni¹, turn up the heat, and sear for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until lightly crisped.

6. Finish with a splash of lemon⁸ juice and serve hot.