Khinkali

Step by step

1. 1

   Knead flour, egg, water and 1 tsp salt into smooth dough.

2. 2

   Let dough rest 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix mince with finely chopped onions, pressed garlic, herbs, cumin, salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Work in 100 ml water by the spoonful so the filling becomes juicy.

5. 5

   Roll dough out thinly, cut circles approx. 12 cm in diameter.

6. 6

   Place spoonful of filling in middle.

7. 7

   Form edges around into many small pleats, twist tightly on top, form small knob.

8. 8

   Place khinkali in salted water, stir gently so they don't stick.

9. 9

   Simmer 8-10 minutes until they float.

10. 10

    Season with pepper, lift by knob, bite into dough, drink juice, then eat filling and dough, leave knob behind.