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Khinkali Recipe (Georgian Dumplings)
Khinkali are super flavorful, meat-filled dumplings that are similar to soup dumplings. They reheat well, making them great for meal prep and can even be frozen! Both the dough and filling are easy to make and they’re fun to assemble.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 dumplings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Georgian
Ingredients
Khinkali Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
Khinkali Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp herbs (optional)
Instructions
Khinkali Dough
- In a large bowl combine the flour with the salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. Whisk together using a fork.
- Add the water to the center and fold the flour into the liquid. Knead the dough by hand until it feels elastic.
- Cover the kneaded dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Khinkali Filling
- Combine the beef with the chicken, minced onion, salt and pepper.
- Roll out the dough as thin as you possibly can.
- Cut the dough into 3 inch circles. Place a dollop of the meat filling in the center.
- Pull the edge over the filling and pinch all around, forming little pockets with meat.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a few of the Khinkali at a time. Once they float to the top, give them 2-4 minutes to simmer.
- Remove them from the water. Serve with butter, and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Note: You can use any of your favorite combinations of ground meat. Such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken or even lamb.
- : You can use any of your favorite combinations of ground meat. Such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken or even lamb.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30dumplings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.