Fried Chuchvara

Uzbek fried dumplings

Fried Chuchvara

Chuchvara are small dumpling from Central Asia. They are also known as Joshpara and dushbara. Chuchvara can be fried (served with yogurt of sour cream ) or boiled which are often served in a broth. These small dumplings are a labour of love but are well worth it.

⏰Prep Time: 2h ⏲️Cooktime: 5 min 🍽️Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 500g ground meat of choice
• 1 onion
• salt
• pepper
• oil for frying

to serve:

• yogurt or sour cream
• dill

Directions:

1. Combine flour and salt and whisk until well incorporated.
2. Add the water and knead until it becomes smooth.
3. Let the doings rest for 20 minutes.
4. To make the filling, grate the onion to a fine paste and add it to the meat with salt and pepper.
5. After 20 minutes roll out the dough until it is almost transparent around 1mm thick.
6. Cut into 2 inch square and add a teaspoon of filling.
7. To fold the dumplings fold them in half on the diagonal and the. Pinch the two ends together to form the shape.
8. Fry in oil on high heat for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown all around.
9. Serve fresh out of the fryer with yogurt and fresh dill.