production, Italian pasta machines are commonly used. Pelmeni are also commonly made at home. The easiest (if somewhat laborious) way is simply to make them by hand; many cooks use specialized "pelmeni makers" (, pelmennitsa''), which are essentially molds that resemble muffin pans or ravioli molds, allowing one to quickly make a few dozen pelmeni out of two sheets of dough and a quantity of ground meat. In modern Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian culture, store-bought pelmeni are considered a kind of convenience food associated with students' or bachelors' lifestyles, much like instant ramen, while home-made pelmeni are considered hearty, healthy food. See also Kreplach Wonton List of dumplings List of Russian dishes References External links Pelmeni: Russian dumplings Pelmeni (Meat Dumplings) The American Way of Making Russian Pelmeni Dumplings National dishes Pasta dishes Russian cuisine Siberian cuisine Soviet cuisine Types of pasta