Tushetian Potato and Cheese Khinkali

Name: Tushetian Potato and Cheese Khinkali (Tushuri Khinkali თუშური ხინკალი)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes about 24
Cuisine: Georgia
Ingredients: 120 ml / 4 fl oz / ½ cup water; 225 g / 8 oz boiled potato, skin on; 1 egg, at room temperature; ½ tsp salt; 260 g / 9 oz / 2 cups plain/all-purpose flour; 110 g / 4 oz / 1 cup grated cheddar or other cheese; 30 g / 1 oz / 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt

Tushuri Khinkali თუშური ხინკალი

Preparation info

Makes about
24

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

Tasting Georgia

By Carla Capalbo

Published 2017

About

These simple dumplings are a favourite in the high mountains of Tusheti. They’re stuffed with a delicous filling of potato and cheese (or just potato, or just cheese, if you prefer). Read about khinkali before you begin.

Ingredients

For the Dough

260 g / 9 oz / 2 cups plain/all-purpose flour

Asia
Georgia
Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Mix the dough ingredients together by hand until they form a ball (if necessary, add a little more flour or water). Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 4–5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean tea cloth while you prepare the filling.

Peel the potato once it’s cool enough to handle. Grate it coarsel

Ingredients

For the Dough

Method

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