Central Asian, Main Course Nut Free

Chuchvara (Uzbekistan)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

Chuchvara
2 cups Flour
½ tsp. Salt
2 Eggs
¼ cup Water
300 Ground Lamb Or Beef
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1½ l. Meat Broth
Salt to Taste
Fresh Herbs (Such As Dill, Parsley Or Cilantro) for Garnish

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Beat the eggs and add them to the flour, then gradually add water while kneading until a firm dough forms.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In another bowl, mix together the ground meat, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.

Roll out the dough as thinly as possible on a lightly floured surface. Cut into small squares about 3 cm in size.

Place a small amount of the meat mixture onto each square. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, press the edges to seal, then bring the two ends together and press again.

Repeat until all dough and filling are used.

Broth

In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil and add salt to taste.

Drop the Chuchvara into the boiling broth and cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top.

To Serve:

Serve the Chuchvara in bowls with the broth. Garnish with fresh herbs and optionally add a spoonful of sour cream.