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Meat Dumplings (Khinkali)
Meat Dumplings (Khinkali) reads umami 5.1, richness 4.1 and herbaceous 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 1 hr 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.1 · Richness 4.1 · Herbaceous 4.1 · Salinity 3.3 · Allium 3.2 · Earthy 2.2 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Heat 2.1 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.1 · Sweetness 0.9 · Citrus 0.9 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
Time & effort: about 1 hr 10 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 190.8 kcal, 11.4 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 25.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Make a firm unleavened dough, rest for 30 minutes, then roll thin and cut into circles.
- Mix the meat with onion, herbs, spices, and enough water to make a loose, juicy filling.
- Place a spoonful in the center of each round, pleat the edges up to a tight topknot, and boil in salted water for 12–15 minutes.
- Eat by hand — hold the knot, bite a small hole, suck out the broth, then eat the dumpling, leaving the doughy knot on the plate.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.