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Khinkali
Also known as: ხინკალი
Large Georgian pleated dumplings enclosing peppery beef and pork with a hot savoury broth released inside as they boil.
About Khinkali
Khinkali are Georgia's large hand-pleated dumplings, recognised by their twisted topknot and broth-filled meat centre. This profile follows Georgian Recipes' beef-and-pork version seasoned with caraway and dried red pepper.
The filling is robust and savoury, with beef and pork enriched by their own cooking juices. Caraway adds warm, earthy fragrance and dried red pepper gives a gentle heat, while optional onion contributes sweetness when included.
Each dumpling forms a pale, softly chewy pouch gathered into many pleats. Beneath the resilient wrapper, the minced filling is tender and surrounded by hot clear broth, which is traditionally sipped before the rest is eaten.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Wheat, Egg.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Khinkali
Georgian Recipes' Beef-and-Pork Khinkali with Caraway and Red Pepper.
- Wheat flourDumpling wrapper
- EggsDough enrichment and binding
- WaterDough hydration, juicy filling and boiling liquid
- Ground beefSavoury filling meat
- Ground porkRich filling meat
- SaltFilling and cooking seasoning
- Dried red pepperGentle chilli heat
- Ground caraway seedWarm aromatic spice
- OnionOptional sweet filling aromatic · Optional
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Wheat flour:
- Eggs:
- Water:
- Ground beef:
- Ground pork:
- Salt:
- Dried red pepper:
- Ground caraway seed:
- Onion (optional):
Origins & food traditions
Georgian Recipes supplies the complete selected beef-and-pork khinkali formula, including the egg dough, water-loosened filling, caraway, dried red pepper and optional onion. Georgia's official tourism site independently identifies khinkali as one of the country's iconic foods and describes the defining pleated dumpling filled with spiced meat, herbs and broth.
Countries
- Georgia
- GeorgiaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Georgian Cuisine
- Georgian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.