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Khinkali is a traditional Georgian dish consisting of juicy dumplings filled with meat and broth inside. Below is a classic recipe for preparing khinkali at home. 

Ingredients:

For the dough:
• Wheat flour — 500 g
• Water (ice-cold) — 250 ml 
• Salt — 1 tsp

For the filling:
• Meat of your choice (e.g., horse meat) — 600 g
• Large onion — 1 
• Cilantro — 1 bunch 
• Ground black pepper — 0.5 tsp
• Salt — to taste
• Chilled water — 250 ml

Preparation:
1. Prepare the dough:
• Sift the flour onto a work surface and make a well in the center.
• Dissolve the salt in ice-cold water and gradually pour it into the flour, mixing the dough.
• Knead the dough until it reaches a uniform, firm consistency.
• Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling:
• Grind the meat together with the large onion using a meat grinder. Alternatively, finely chop the onion if preferred.
• Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the meat mixture.
• Season the mixture with ground black pepper and salt to taste.
• Gradually add the chilled water, thoroughly mixing the filling until it reaches a juicy consistency.
3. Form the khinkali:
• Divide the dough into 35-gram portions.
• Roll out each portion into a circle about 2 mm thick; ensure it’s not too thin.
• Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle.
• Gather the edges of the dough into folds, forming a “pouch” with at least 16 pleats, and tightly twist the top to seal.
4. Cook the khinkali:
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Carefully lower the khinkali into the boiling water, stirring gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom.
• Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until done.
5. Serve:
• Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the khinkali from the water and place them on a serving dish.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

Enjoy your meal!

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