The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 291 — Ushki Dumplings with Meat Filling
Complete English translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 291 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original quantities, preparation and source.
Knead a firm dough from two egg yolks, 2½ tablespoons of water, ½ teaspoon of salt and 1½ glasses of flour. Roll out and shape the little filled dumplings as explained in the book's general note.
For the filling, finely chop one small onion and fry lightly in ½ spoonful of butter. Add very finely chopped raw or cooked beef, salt and a little pepper, and fry lightly.
One hard-boiled egg may also be added to the filling.
Original source: Read the Russian recipe No. 291. The quantities and historical terminology of the 1901 book are retained. See the measurements guide; period preparation and storage methods are not modern food-safety instructions.