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Chuchvara is a very small dumpling
Dumpling

Dumplings, as defined in a standard English dictionary, fall in two main categories: these are either "piece[s] of dough, sometimes filled, that are cooked in liquid such as water or soup" or alternatively "sweetened dough wrapped around fruit, such as an apple, baked and served as a dessert." More generally, dumplings may be any of a wi...
 typical of Uzbek cuisine
Uzbek cuisine

Uzbek cuisine is influenced by local Agriculture in Uzbekistan, as in most nations. There is a great deal of grain farming in Uzbekistan, so breads and noodles are of importance and Uzbek cuisine has been characterized as "noodle-rich"....
. Made of unleavened dough
Dough

This article is about a cooking ingredient. For the British sitcom episode, see Dough .Dough is a paste made out of any cereals or legume crops by mixing the flour with a small amount of water....
 squares filled with meat, it is similar to the Russian
Russian cuisine

Russian cuisine derives its rich and varied character from the vast and multicultural expanse of Russia. Its foundations were laid by the peasant food of the rural population in an often harsh climate, with a combination of plentiful fish, poultry, game , mushrooms, Berry, and honey....
 pelmeni
Pelmeni

Pelmeni are a Russia national dish, a type of dumpling consisting of a filling that is wrapped in thin unleavened dough. In other languages they are called by similar names: Belarusian language: ???????? pyal?meni; Tatar language: ?????? pilm?n; pel?meni; ; ....
 and the Chinese
Chinese cuisine

Chinese cuisine originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world ? from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa....
 wanton
Wanton

Wanton may refer to:* Joseph Wanton Morrison , British soldierPeople with the surname Wanton:* George H. Wanton , Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army...
, but in observance of the Islamic dietary rules
Islamic dietary laws

Islamic dietary laws provide a set of rules as to what Muslims eat in their diet and other areas....
, the meat filling is without pork
Pork

Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig . The word, pork, is often meant to denote specifically the fresh meat of the pig, but it can be used as an all-inclusive term, to include cured, smoked, or processed meats It is one of the most-commonly consumed meats worldwide, with evidence of pig animal husbandry dating back...
. The dough for chuchvara is made with flour, eggs, water, and salt, unrolled in a layer 1-1.5 mm thick, and cut into squares. A dollop of meat filling, seasoned with chopped onions, pepper, salt, and thyme
Thyme

Thyme is a well known herb; in common usage the name may refer to* any or all members of the plant genus Thymus ,* common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and some other species that are used as culinary herbs or for medicinal purposes....
, is placed at the center of each square, and the corners are pinched and folded.






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Chuchvara is a very small dumpling
Dumpling

Dumplings, as defined in a standard English dictionary, fall in two main categories: these are either "piece[s] of dough, sometimes filled, that are cooked in liquid such as water or soup" or alternatively "sweetened dough wrapped around fruit, such as an apple, baked and served as a dessert." More generally, dumplings may be any of a wi...
 typical of Uzbek cuisine
Uzbek cuisine

Uzbek cuisine is influenced by local Agriculture in Uzbekistan, as in most nations. There is a great deal of grain farming in Uzbekistan, so breads and noodles are of importance and Uzbek cuisine has been characterized as "noodle-rich"....
. Made of unleavened dough
Dough

This article is about a cooking ingredient. For the British sitcom episode, see Dough .Dough is a paste made out of any cereals or legume crops by mixing the flour with a small amount of water....
 squares filled with meat, it is similar to the Russian
Russian cuisine

Russian cuisine derives its rich and varied character from the vast and multicultural expanse of Russia. Its foundations were laid by the peasant food of the rural population in an often harsh climate, with a combination of plentiful fish, poultry, game , mushrooms, Berry, and honey....
 pelmeni
Pelmeni

Pelmeni are a Russia national dish, a type of dumpling consisting of a filling that is wrapped in thin unleavened dough. In other languages they are called by similar names: Belarusian language: ???????? pyal?meni; Tatar language: ?????? pilm?n; pel?meni; ; ....
 and the Chinese
Chinese cuisine

Chinese cuisine originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world ? from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa....
 wanton
Wanton

Wanton may refer to:* Joseph Wanton Morrison , British soldierPeople with the surname Wanton:* George H. Wanton , Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army...
, but in observance of the Islamic dietary rules
Islamic dietary laws

Islamic dietary laws provide a set of rules as to what Muslims eat in their diet and other areas....
, the meat filling is without pork
Pork

Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig . The word, pork, is often meant to denote specifically the fresh meat of the pig, but it can be used as an all-inclusive term, to include cured, smoked, or processed meats It is one of the most-commonly consumed meats worldwide, with evidence of pig animal husbandry dating back...
. The dough for chuchvara is made with flour, eggs, water, and salt, unrolled in a layer 1-1.5 mm thick, and cut into squares. A dollop of meat filling, seasoned with chopped onions, pepper, salt, and thyme
Thyme

Thyme is a well known herb; in common usage the name may refer to* any or all members of the plant genus Thymus ,* common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and some other species that are used as culinary herbs or for medicinal purposes....
, is placed at the center of each square, and the corners are pinched and folded. Chuchvara is boiled in salt water or meat broth
Broth

Broth is a liquid in which bones, meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been simmering. Broth is used as a basis for other edible liquids such as soup, gravy, or sauce....
 until the dumplings rise to the surface. Chuchvara can be served in a clear soup or on their own, with vinegar or sauce based on finely chopped greens, tomatoes, and hot peppers. Another popular way of serving chuchvara is topped with syuzma (sour milk) or with sour cream
Sour cream

Sour cream is a dairy product rich in fats obtained by fermenting a regular cream by certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria. The bacterial culture, introduced either deliberately or naturally, sours and thickens the cream....
 Russian-style.

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    Ravioli

    Ravioli is a type of filled pasta composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta dough. The word ravioli is reminiscent of the Italian language verb ravvolgere , though the two words are not etymologically connected....
  • Kreplach
    Kreplach

    Kreplach are small dumplings filled with ground meat, mashed potatoes or another filling, usually boiled and served in chicken soup. They are similar to Italian ravioli and Chinese wontons....
  • Tortellini
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    Tortellini is a variety of ring-shaped pasta. They are typically stuffed with a mix of meat . Originally from the Italy region of Emilia , they are usually served in broth, with cream, or sometimes with a rag?....
  • Maultasche
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  • Wonton
    Wonton

    A wonton is a type of dumpling commonly found in a number of Chinese cuisines....
  • Pierogi
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  • Vareniki
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  • Pelmeni
    Pelmeni

    Pelmeni are a Russia national dish, a type of dumpling consisting of a filling that is wrapped in thin unleavened dough. In other languages they are called by similar names: Belarusian language: ???????? pyal?meni; Tatar language: ?????? pilm?n; pel?meni; ; ....
  • Mandu
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  • Jiaozi
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