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Georgian Khinkali (Pleated Soup Dumplings Stuffed with Spiced Beef, Pork, and Broth)
The towering glory of Georgian culinary art: large twisted dumplings pleated with at least 19 folds, filled with seasoned minced beef and pork infused with coriander, caraway, and black pepper, yielding a burst of rich steaming broth inside.
Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- All-purpose wheat flour500 g
- Cold water for firm dough220 ml
- Minced beef chuck300 g
- Minced pork belly or shoulder200 g
- Fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped3 tbsp
- Yellow onion, grated with juices1 pc
- Iced water or beef broth beaten into meat filling150 ml
- Coarsely ground black pepper1 Ā½ tsp
- Fine sea salt1 Ā½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Knead flour, cold water, and salt into a stiff, dense dough for 10 minutes; rest covered for 30 minutes.
30 min timer
2
Combine meats, grated onion, cilantro, pepper, and salt; gradually beat in ice water until juicy and smooth.
5 min timer
3
Roll 12cm dough circles, place filling in center, pleat edges accordion-style with 19 folds, and pinch top knob firmly.
15 min timer
4
Gently drop into boiling salted water, swirling the water into a whirlpool; simmer 10-12 minutes and serve dusted with black pepper.
12 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
540
Protein
31g
Carbohydrates
68g
Fat
16g
Allergens
Gluten
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Global Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & World Gastronomic Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
