The game. Pelmenny route

Never tried 15 types of dumplings, but would like to fix it? Then a tour of the Igrinsky district - the homeland of dumplings, is just for you. The weekend tour implies an acquaintance with the history and recipe of the Udmurt national dish.

Dumplings are of great importance not only for the Udmurt people. The modified recipe and style of modeling has changed over the years, moving from one country to another. And today, dumplings have gained great popularity among many peoples of the world.

An interesting fact is that quite a few signs and traditions are associated with this dish. Let's take the Chinese as an example - they sincerely believe that in order to fulfill their cherished desire you need to eat a certain number of pieces. So, if you want to get joy in double size - if you please, 2 dumplings. The numbers 3, 6, 9 - symbolize happiness, and if they expect a fruitful and rich year, you will need to eat 4 or 5 pieces. Anyone who wanted the whole year to develop successfully, health did not fail, and happiness became a middle name, was required to eat 10 dumplings at a time.

The inhabitants of Siberia add crushed ice as a "zest". Komi-Permyaks in the process of sculpting a “happy dumpling” will surprise you with an unusual filling. They add an unusual “surprise” to the filling in the form of a coin, pepper, or simply oversalt it. Whoever gets it will be lucky. Other, no less interesting signs: a dumpling without filling - to joy, with greens - expect a good harvest, sweet - success on the love front, a coin will come across - expect wealth. The main thing here is to be careful not to break the tooth.

The indisputable proof that this dish was invented precisely by the Finno-Ugric peoples who live in the Cis-Urals (Udmurts, Komi-Permyaks) is the very designation of the word “pelnyan” for them. In literal translation, it means “ear-bread”, and the dumplings look similar to ears. Storage in winter does not cause any inconvenience and does not require special conditions: it is enough to pack them in a bag and leave them in a cold place. For such purposes, a canopy or cellar is perfect.

Today it is difficult to find a house in which dumplings are made in the traditions of antiquity - in a narrow family circle and a festive atmosphere. When the minced meat is prepared by the head of the family, the hostess is busy preparing the dough and then each household member puts the stuffing into a mold squeezed out by a cup or glass. This is a rarity, so such moments can be considered a holiday.

For residents of Udmurtia, dumplings are not just a hearty dish, but a national treasure. Udmurts treat the historical recipe with special care, introducing new ingredients and experimenting with cooking methods.

And the inhabitants of the Cis-Urals love to receive guests and treat - of course, dumplings! In this regard, in Udmurtia in February, the festival "World Dumpling Day" is held.