Name: Georgian Khinkali with Spiced Beef Filling
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Khinkali
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup ground beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 cup garlic sauce (for serving)

Georgian Khinkali with Spiced Beef Filling

Traditional Georgian dumplings filled with spiced beef and served with a garlic sauce.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Combine flour, water, and salt to make a dough.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut into small circles.
In a pan, cook the ground beef with onions, parsley, cumin, paprika, and allspice until browned.
Place a spoonful of meat mixture into each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
Boil the khinkali in salted water for 10-12 minutes until they float.
Serve with a side of garlic sauce.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.