Pumpkin dumplings
Description
This recipe won't take much time. I suggest making pumpkin-filled hinkali. Thanks to the onion and the slightly sweet pumpkin filling, they turn out incredibly delicious and aromatic! You can optionally add garlic, chili pepper, or any fresh seasonal herbs to the filling. For the meat, it's best to use pork or beef; lamb also works well. In our family, we especially love the version with mixed meat filling. The meat inside turns out very juicy, with tender pieces of pumpkin and a delicious broth. To eat hinkali, hold each one by the stem, bite off a piece of dough from one side, sip the fragrant broth, then eat the rest. And of course, no forks allowed! Give it a try. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Combine water, egg, 1 tsp salt, vegetable oil and mix everything.
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Step 3
Add the flour in parts.
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Step 4
Knead a firm and elastic dough that does not stick to your hands. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 5
Place the minced meat into a deep bowl.
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Step 6
Add the pumpkin cut into small cubes.
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Step 7
Add finely chopped onion, salt, and spices to taste.
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Step 8
Mix everything well. The filling is ready.
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Step 9
Take a piece of dough, roll it into a sausage shape, and cut it into portions (the size of the pieces depends on the desired size of the dumplings). Roll each piece into a circle, place the filling in the center.
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Step 10
Then lift the edges of the dough and pleat them together to form a neat pouch. At the base of the hinkali, firmly press with your fingers, and if necessary, trim or tear off the excess tail.
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Step 11
Thus, shape all the dumplings. Pour water into a large pot, add salt, and bring to a boil. Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 7–10 minutes after they float to the surface.
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Step 12
Pumpkin dumplings are ready.