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Nutritional Values
600kcal
22gProtein
60gCarbs
28gFat
2gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Khinkali
How to order / say it
Say it
ხინკალი — [khin-KAH-lee]
Order
I'd like some Khinkali, please.
Locally
ხინკალი გთხოვთ.
Say locally
A type of dumpling filled with spiced meat and broth.
Why try it?
Khinkali is a quintessential Tbilisi dining experience, often shared in large groups over lengthy meals. It showcases the importance of communal eating and the pleasure of interactive dining.
How it tastes
Each dumpling holds a juicy mix of spiced pork and beef encased in a thin dough. Bite into the top knot to unleash a warm, savory broth, followed by the succulent meat filling.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Rooted in the Caucasus region, it became synonymous with Georgia in the 19th century. Tbilisi adopted it as its own, reflecting the city's culinary integration and tradition of shared meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🥩 200 g ground beef
- 🥩 200 g ground pork
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧂 10 g cumin
- 🧂 5 g black pepper
Method
- 1 Mix meat with spices and onions.
- 2 Roll dough and fill with meat.
- 3 Twist tops to seal and boil dumplings.
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