Why Pelmeni deserves more attention

Pelmeni rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The rich and dairy-forward complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using salted herring correctly takes real skill.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. I encountered it first in a Moscow restaurant and that context helped me understand it properly. kvas is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Pelmeni is the dish to start with.