Spicy, juicy and authentic khinkali according to the recipe of the chef of one of the best restaurants in Tbilisi
Spicy, juicy and authentic khinkali according to the recipe of the chef of one of the best restaurants in Tbilisi
| FOR THE DOUGH: |
| sifted flour 500 g |
| cold water 250 ml |
| salt 1 tsp. |
| FOR STUFFING: |
| beef 350 g |
| pork 150 g |
| ground zira 1 tsp. |
| ground chili pepper 1/2 tsp. |
| salt 1 tsp. |
| boiled warm water 250 ml |
| FOR COOKING KHINKALI: |
| water 3 liters |
| salt 3 tsp. |
| FOR SERVING: |
| ground black pepper |
| cilantro 1/2 bunch |
Step 1
Salt the water and gradually add it to the flour to make a dough. Put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the mince. Chop the beef and pork with a knife. Cover the meat with cling film, baste it lightly and put it in a bowl. Add the water, salt, ground chili pepper, zira and mix. Let the mince stand for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
In the meantime, prepare preparations for khinkali. Bomb the dough, form it into a sausage and cut it into 2.5-3 cm wide pieces. Roll out each piece to a thickness of 1.5 mm.
Step 4
Then, using a platter with low sides, put 1 tablespoon of minced meat in the center of each piece and form khinkali.
Step 5
Make a funnel in the salted boiling water and gently drop the khinkali into it one by one. Cook for 10 minutes. Sprinkle black pepper and chopped cilantro over the finished khinkali