Khinkali

Preparation

Khinkali is a Georgian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 65 minutes in total (50 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.

1. 1

   Knead the flour with warm water and salt until you obtain an elastic dough

   Knead the flour with warm water and salt until you obtain an elastic dough, let it rest covered for 30 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.

   Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.

   • 30 min

   Start 30 min
2. 2

   Mix the minced meat with finely chopped onion and garlic

   Mix the minced meat with finely chopped onion and garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper and a little broth or cold water (to make it juicy). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

3. 3

   Stretch the dough thin and cut wide circles

   Roll out the dough thin and cut wide circles. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.

   The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.

4. 4

   Place a generous portion of filling in the center and close…

   Place a generous portion of filling in the center and close by forming characteristic upward folds, twisting to form a 'knot' at the top. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

5. 5

   Cook in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until they float and…

   Cook in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until they float and are cooked. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

   When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

   • 12 min

   Start 12 min
6. 6

   Serve sprinkled with plenty of coarsely ground black pepper; HE…

   Serve sprinkled with plenty of coarsely ground black pepper; They are eaten holding the top knot, without eating it, so as not to lose the internal juice. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.

   Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.