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Georgian Khinkali with Breadcrumb-Enhanced Filling

Traditional Georgian dumplings filled with spiced meat, typically beef or lamb.

45 minutes6 servings
Georgian Khinkali with Breadcrumb-Enhanced Filling
Photo: Sandra C from Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef with chopped onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add breadcrumbs and egg, then mix well.
  3. Knead the dough with flour and water until smooth.
  4. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll into circles.
  5. Fill each with the meat mixture and fold into a dumpling shape.
  6. Boil in salted water until they float.
  7. Serve with a side of garlic yogurt sauce.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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