Name: Georgian Khinkali (Meat-Filled Dumplings)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 500g ground beef or lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 package (about 20) khinkali wrappers; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Traditional Georgian dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with a side of tangy yogurt sauce.

Method

In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each khinkali wrapper.
Bring the edges of the wrapper together and pinch to seal, forming a dumpling with a small opening at the top.
Boil a large pot of water, add the dumplings, and cook for 10-12 minutes until they float to the surface.
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, dill, and lemon juice for the sauce.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.