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Kibinai — traditional dish from Vilnius, Lithuania
Snack Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥340kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Kibinai

How to order / say it
Say it Kibinai — [kee-bee-nai]
Order I would like a kibinai, please.
Locally Norėčiau kibino, prašau.
Say locally

Savory turnovers with a meat filling, traditional to the Karaim community in Vilnius.

Why try it?

Kibinai are a testament to the multicultural influences of Vilnius, reflecting the city's Karaim minority community. It's a taste of the city's diverse history.

How it tastes

The pastry is flaky and buttery, enclosing a savory filling that combines tender meat with onions, creating a rich and satisfying bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1360

Introduced to Vilnius in the 14th century by the Karaim, this dish became a staple in the region. Over centuries, kibinai have been embraced and celebrated in Vilnius's culinary scene.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 150 g butter
  • 🥩 250 g pork
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. 2 Prepare dough by combining flour and butter, then rolling out.
  3. 3 Mix pork with chopped onion, salt, and pepper for filling.
  4. 4 Fill each dough circle with meat mixture and seal edges.
  5. 5 Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
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