Miniature dumplings no bigger than a thumbnail, filled with spiced lamb and onion, served swimming in a clear cumin-scented broth with fresh herbs.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep soup bowl
Garnishes: fresh dill, cilantro, sour cream
Accompaniments: lepyoshka bread
Instructions
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1
Make a firm dough from flour, water, and salt, knead for eight minutes until smooth and elastic, then rest covered for twenty minutes.
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2
Mix ground lamb with very finely minced onion, cumin, black pepper, and salt until the filling is uniformly blended and seasoned.
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3
Roll dough very thin and cut into four-centimeter squares, place a tiny amount of filling in the center of each square piece.
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4
Fold each square into a triangle and press edges firmly, then bring the two pointed corners together and pinch to form a tiny ring shape.
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5
Bring seasoned broth to a gentle boil, drop in the dumplings in batches, and cook for seven minutes until they float to the surface.
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6
Serve in deep bowls with plenty of hot broth, garnish with fresh dill and cilantro, and offer sour cream on the side for stirring in.
Did You Know?
An Uzbek saying holds that a skilled cook should be able to fit forty chuchvara on a single spoon — a testament to the art of making them tiny.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- rolling pin
- large pot
- small spoon
- sharp knife
Garnishing
fresh dill, cilantro, sour cream
Accompaniments
lepyoshka bread
The Story Behind Chuchvara
Chuchvara belongs to the vast family of Central Asian filled dumplings that spread along the Silk Road. Unlike the larger manti, these tiny parcels showcase the patience and dexterity valued in Uzbek home cooking tradition.
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