Baked Pelmeni with Caramelized Onions, Sour Cream, and Cheese Topping

1. 1 Pelmeni (meat dumplings)pack 800 g ≈ $8.00 140 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 55 g
3. 3 Sunflower oil 6 ml
4. 4 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 40 g
5. 5 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 30 g
6. 6 Salt 1 g
7. 7 Ground black pepper to taste

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

Method

1. Slice onions² into half-moons and sauté in oil for 5 minutes until golden.

2. Grease a baking dish, then spread half the onions² on the bottom.

3. Arrange frozen pelmeni¹ in a single layer over the onions², then top with the remaining onions.

4. Mix sour⁴ cream with salt, pepper, and 80 ml water, then pour over the pelmeni¹.

5. Grate cheese coarsely and sprinkle on top.

6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until pelmeni¹ are cooked and the cheese is golden.

7. Serve hot, straight from the dish.