Georgians
4 servings
40 minutes
Khachapuri is a fragrant dish that combines tender dough and juicy meat filling. It resembles traditional Caucasian dishes where the harmony of simple ingredients creates a rich flavor. The thinly rolled dough wraps around the juicy filling, and when cut into portions, they become appetizing rolls. Fried vegetables add a sweet-spicy note, while tomato paste adds a slight tanginess. Khachapuri is perfect for family lunches or cozy evenings with guests. They can be served with herbs, sour cream, or spicy sauces, making the dish even richer and more diverse.
1
Roll out the dough to a thickness of no more than 3 mm. Use a tablespoon to spread the filling so that it completely covers the layer of dough. Roll it up by hand and cut into pieces no thicker than 2-3 cm.
- Pelmeni (dumpling) dough: 400 g
- Ground beef: 400 g
2
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Chop the onion finely.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Fry chopped onion and carrot in vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
4
Carefully place the meat rolls in the fried onions and carrots. Pour in a glass of water and bring to a boil. Add salt and tomato paste. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Cook for about 20 minutes.
- Ground beef: 400 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Water: 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Tomato paste: 3 teaspoons
