Khinkali |
| Type | Dumpling |
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| Place of origin | Georgia |
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| Region or state | Mtskheta-Mtianeti |
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| Serving temperature | Hot |
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| Main ingredients | Filling: Spiced meat (beef, pork, or lamb), herbs, carum, cumin, satureja, chili pepper, onions, and garlic. Cheese, potato, or mushroom fillings are alternatives to meat. |
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Khinkali (Georgian: ხინკალი, romanized: khink'ali) is a dumpling in Georgian cuisine. It is made of twisted knobs of dough, stuffed with meat, fish or vegetables and spices. Khinkali originate in the mountainous regions of eastern Georgia. The invention of the dish is credited to the Mokhevians, as well as the Pshavians,
Mtiuletians, and Khevsurians. Traditionally, khinkali are made with coarsely chopped meat. In the mountain areas, this method of preparation is still used.