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Pelmeni Wonton Soup

Pelmeni Wonton Soup

  • 1 pkg (454g) Pelmen Foods Pelmeni
  • 5 cups chick broth
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 1 cup spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup` carrots (cut into matchsticks)
  • 2 green onions (white and green parts, thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce

Possible Toppings:

  • Basil
  • Chillies
  • Parsley
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and cook stirring occasionally for 5 mins. Drain and set aside.

    2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add garlic, ginger, carrots and simmer for 2-3 mins.

    3. Turn heat off, add pelmeni and stir in spinach, onions and soy sauce.

    4. Divide in soup bowls and serve hot.

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Coconut Caribbean Soup

Coconut Caribbean Soup

  • 1 pkg (454g) Pelmen Foods Pelmeni
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 green onions (white and green parts, thinly sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red Thai chilli (thinly sliced)
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk (low fat)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro leaves

Possible Toppings:

  • Basil
  • chillies
  • Cilantro
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and cook stirring occasionally for 5 mins. Drain and set aside.

    2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic and chilli for 2 minutes until onion and garlic have softened. Stir in turmeric and cook for another minute.

    3. Stir in the chicken broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat, add cilantro and perogies and stir well.

    4. Divide in soup bowls and serve warm.

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Mushroom Stew

Mushroom Stew

  • 1 pkg (454g) Pelmen Foods Perogies*
  • olive oil
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 onion (large)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper

Possible Toppings:

  • Sour cream
  • Crème Fraiche
  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and cook stirring occasionally for 5 mins. Drain and place skillet and set aside.

    2. Clean mushrooms and trim tough stems. Slice mushrooms about 1/8-inch thick.

    3. In a large deep skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until onion is soft and translucent, 2-3 minutes.

    4. Add tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until they have melted and released their juice to a sauce consistency. Set aside.

    5. In a separate skillet over high heat, add 1 tbsp. of oil. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry mushrooms until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add thyme, sage and chilli flakes. Stir-fry for 1-2 more minutes.

    6. Add mushroom to skillet with the tomato mixture, season with salt & pepper, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour, stir to incorporate and cook for 1 minute.

    7. Add 1 cup vegetable broth and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Gradually add 1 more cup of broth and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Sauce should have gravy-like consistency, thin with additional broth if needed.

    8. Gently stir in perogies and sprinkle with parsley. Top with sour cream or crème fraiche.

  2. *Use any of the savoury Pelmen Foods perogies.

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Beef Stew

Beef Stew

  • 1 pkg 454g Pelmen Foods Perogies*
  • 1 pound beef stew cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/4 cup flour (to coat the beef cubes)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 carrots (chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. 1. Put flour, salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag.

    2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven.

    3. Place meat in bag with the flour and shake until well coated. Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and cook until nicely browned, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.

    4. Add garlic and cook for one minute.

    5. Add onions and cook for another minute.

    6. Pour in red wine and simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the little bits. Let the wine reduce a little.

    7. Add beef broth.

    8. Return beef cubes to the pan.

    9. Add carrots and celery.

    10. Add in the bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste.

    11. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.

    12. Add frozen perogies, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

  2. *Use any of the Pelmen Foods potato perogies for this recipe.

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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Pelmeni*
  • 5 cups minced onions
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 300 mL dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • French baguette
  • Grated Gruyere cheese
  1. PREPARATION

    1. In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil, add minced onions and sugar.

    Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes stirring frequently until nicely caramelized.

    2. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

    3. Add flour and mix well.

    4. Add white wine and beef broth, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 30minutes.

    5. Add frozen pelmeni, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

    6. Cut French baguette in 1 inch thick slices (use 2 slices per person).

    7. Put slices on a baking sheet and add grated Gruyere cheese on top.

    8. Place in the oven under broil until cheese melts and becomes bubbly.

    9. To serve, place the bread either on top on the soup or on a side.

  2. *Use any of the Pelmen Foods pelmeni for this recipe.

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Pelmeni*
  • 3 silces Bacon (diced)
  • 1 small leek (white part only (sliced) )
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (small (Diced))
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (Drained)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • Parsley to garnish
  1. 1. In a large saucepan cook bacon on medium heat until semi-crispy. Drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings with the bacon at the bottom of the pan.

    2. Stir in garlic, onions and leeks. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent.

    3. Add in tomatoes and chicken broth.

    4. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 30 minutes.

    5. Add frozen pelmeni and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

    6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

    7. Optional: serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

  2. *Use one of the following Pelmen Foods products for this recipe:

    • Pelmen Foods Chicken Pelmeni

    • Pelmen Foods Siberian (Pork & Beef) Pelmeni

    • Pelmen Foods Elite (Beef and Chicken) Pelmeni

    • Pelmen Foods Deluxe (Pork, Beef and Chicken) Pelmeni

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Potato Perogy Salad

Potato Perogy Salad

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Perogies*
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickles (chopped)
  • 3 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and let cool.

  2. In a large mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.

  3. Add boiled perogies and mix well.

  4. Refrigerate for 30 min.

*Use one of the following Pelmen Foods products for this recipe:
• Pelmen Foods Potato & Fried Onion Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato & Cheddar Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Jalapeno Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Onion Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Herb & Garlic Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato & Mushroom Perogies

Potato Perogy Salad

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Nacho Perogies

Nacho Perogies

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Perogies*
  • 1 jar tomato salsa
  • 1 cup tex mex cheese
  • 1/4 cup olives (sliced)
  • Garnish with sour cream and cilantro
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Remove perogies with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. Place perogies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. Spoon salsa over perogies.

  5. Sprinkle Tex Mex cheese mix on top.

  6. Place in the oven under broil for few minutes (until the cheese is melted and bubbly)

  7. Garnish with the olives and freshly chopped cilantro.

  8. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

*Use one of the following Pelmen Foods products for this recipe:
• Pelmen Foods Potato & Fried Onion Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato & Cheddar Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Jalapeno Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Bacon Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Onion Perogies
• Pelmen Foods Potato, Cheddar & Bacon Perogies

Nacho Perogies

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Asian Style Pelmeni

 

Asian Style Pelmeni

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Chicken Pelmeni*
  • Kale leaves or Bok Choy to line the steam basket
  • 2 green onions (white & light green parts, thinly sliced)

Hoisin Dipping sauce:

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seed oil
  • 2 large garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 Thai chili (thinly sliced)

Possible Toppings:

  • Green Onions
  • fresh Cilantro
  • Sesame oil
  1. To prepare dipping sauce: In a small saucepan, heat canola and sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add hoisin sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Place in a small dipping bowl, top with sliced chillies and set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot filled halfway with water to a boil. Line the bottom of the bamboo steam basket with kale or bok choy.

  3. Place the pelmeni in the basket ensuring they are not touching. Steam them in two batches if you need to. Place the steam basket on top of the pot of boiling water. Close with bamboo lid and steam for 6 mins.

  4. Remove basket from top of pot, sprinkle dumplings with green onions, cilantro and serve with dipping sauce.

*Use any of the Pelmen Foods pelmeni for this recipe.

Asian Style Pelmeni

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Pan Seared Perogies with Onions

Pan Seared Perogies with Onions

  • 1 bag Pelmen Foods Perogies*
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies and boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Remove perogies with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey, bring to a boil and let simmer until it’s reduced by 1/3 (about 15 minutes).

  4. In separate pan, melt butter; add onions and sauté until soft.

  5. Add sugar and cook on medium heat until the onions turn brown and caramelize (about 15 minutes)

  6. Pan sear boiled perogies in a non-stick pan in 1 tsp of oil.

  7. To serve, place pan fried perogies on a plate, drizzle with balsamic reduction and top with caramelized onions. Serve with sour crème.