Mumu: A Hearty Russian Dish
Mumu is a traditional Russian dish that consists of a tender meat dumpling, poached in a rich broth. It’s a popular comfort food known for its delicious flavor and satisfying texture. The dumplings are typically made with ground meat (usually beef or pork), onions, and herbs, then wrapped in dough and cooked until perfect.
Recipe: Russian Mumu Dumplings
Ingredients:
– 500g ground beef or pork (or a mix of both)
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tsp salt
– ½ tsp black pepper
– 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
– 2 eggs
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp vegetable oil
– Ice water (as needed)
– 1 liter beef or pork broth
– Sour cream, for serving
– Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the Dumplings: On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it’s about 1/4-inch thick. Using a glass or cookie cutter, cut circles from the dough (around 8cm in diameter). Place a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture onto each circle, leaving a small border around the edge. Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold the dough over to create half-moons, pressing the edges together to seal. Twist the ends slightly to close tightly. Repeat until all the filling is used up.
Poach the Mumu: In a large pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil. Carefully place the sealed dumplings into the broth with a slotted spoon or skimmer. Reduce the heat to low and let them poach for about 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and floating at the surface.
Prepare Grated Potatoes: While the dumplings are cooking, in a separate bowl, mix grated potatoes with salt (to taste) and pepper. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch and let them sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain well before using.
Serve: Once cooked, transfer the Mumu dumplings to serving plates. Top each dumpling with a spoonful of mashed potato (or grated potato mixed with sour cream). Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream and fresh dill garnish.
Enjoy this delicious Russian comfort food!
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