Fresh Pelmeni Near Vancouver WA & Portland OR
Pelmeni (пельмени) are traditional Russian and Siberian dumplings — thin dough wrapped around a savory meat filling. At Kalinka Euro Market we make them right here in our store, and we keep a full freezer aisle stocked so you can take some home for later.
Our specialty
House-Made
Since 2006
What Are Pelmeni?
Pelmeni are small dumplings made of thin unleavened dough wrapped around a filling of raw ground meat — usually pork, beef, chicken, or a mix. They come from the Ural and Siberian regions, where families would make big batches and freeze them outdoors in winter to keep on hand. Hunters carried sacks of frozen pelmeni into the taiga because they store for a long time and cook in minutes.
People often ask how pelmeni are different from vareniki and pierogi. Pelmeni are sealed into a round shape and filled with raw meat. Vareniki and pierogi are usually crescent-shaped and filled with pre-cooked ingredients like potato, cabbage, cheese, or fruit — and they can be sweet. Georgian khinkali are bigger, with a juicy broth inside and a thicker twisted top. We carry pelmeni and vareniki, and you'll find them right next to each other.
Whether you grew up eating them or you're trying them for the first time, our staff is happy to point you to the right filling. We speak Russian and English.
Pelmeni We Carry
House-made in our store, plus a full freezer aisle. Availability changes day to day, so stop by and see what's in the freezer.
Pork Pelmeni
Пельмени Свиные
Our most popular variety. Seasoned ground pork wrapped in thin, tender dough. Juicy and classic.
Beef Pelmeni
Пельмени Говяжьи
Hearty and rich, made with premium ground beef. A satisfying choice for a cold evening.
Chicken Pelmeni
Пельмени Куриные
Lighter than pork or beef, with tender seasoned chicken.
Frozen Pelmeni
Замороженные
A full freezer aisle of pelmeni and vareniki — veal, halal, and more brands to stock up and keep on hand.
Vareniki
Вареники
The sweet and savory cousin of pelmeni — filled with potato, cabbage, cherry, or tvorog. Also in the freezer.
Fresh, House-Made
Made in our store with premium ingredients — not shipped in from a wholesaler. Sold by weight at the counter. This is the closest thing to homemade pelmeni you'll find in the area, and it's what keeps customers driving in from across Clark County.
Frozen, Ready to Stock Up
Our freezer aisle is full of pelmeni and vareniki — veal, halal, Siberian-style, and other brands. Grab a few bags so you always have dinner ready. Frozen pelmeni go straight from the freezer into boiling water and cook in minutes.
How to Cook Pelmeni
Pelmeni are about as easy as dinner gets — roughly 10 minutes from pot to plate.
- 1
Boil the water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. You don't need to thaw frozen pelmeni — they go in straight from the freezer.
- 2
Drop them in
Add the pelmeni and give the pot one gentle stir so they don't stick to the bottom.
- 3
Wait for them to float
In a few minutes the pelmeni rise to the surface. That's your signal that they're nearly done.
- 4
Finish cooking
Once they float, boil another 3 to 5 minutes until the meat is cooked through. Drain.
- 5
Serve
Toss with butter and serve with sour cream and fresh dill. For a crispy version, pan-fry the boiled pelmeni in butter until golden.
Why Buy Your Pelmeni at Kalinka
Pelmeni Questions
Kalinka Euro Market makes its own pelmeni in-house. We're at 813 W Main St UNIT 110, Battle Ground, WA 98604 — about 15 minutes from Vancouver and 25 minutes from Portland. Open daily 10 AM to 8 PM.
Yes. Along with our house-made pelmeni, we carry a wide selection of frozen pelmeni and vareniki in the freezer aisle, so you can stock up and keep them on hand. Frozen pelmeni cook straight from the freezer in a few minutes.
We make pork, beef and chicken pelmeni in-house. In the freezer aisle we carry veal, halal, and other brands of pelmeni and vareniki too. Availability changes daily, so stop by and check the freezer for today's fillings.
Drop them into a pot of boiling salted water (no need to thaw frozen ones). Stir once so they don't stick, then wait for them to float — that takes a few minutes. Once they float, boil another 3 to 5 minutes until the meat is cooked through. Serve with butter, sour cream, and fresh dill. You can also pan-fry boiled pelmeni in butter until golden.
Our house-made pelmeni are sold by weight and frozen pelmeni are priced per package. Pricing changes, so call us at (360) 666-6919 for today's prices. We don't sell online — pelmeni are available for in-store pickup only.
Come Get Your Pelmeni
Our house-made pelmeni are the specialty and can go quickly. Stop by — we're open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Address
813 W Main St UNIT 110, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone
(360) 666-6919Hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM