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How long should you boil khinkali, including frozen ones?

Cooking time for khinkali, frozen ones included, and how to serve them.

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Short answer

Khinkali are boiled in salted water: once they float, cook them 10–15 more minutes. Lower them into the water top-down and shake the pot from time to time. For frozen khinkali, follow the instructions on the packaging.

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Why

  1. The water is salted and the khinkali go in top-down.
  2. Shake the pot from time to time so the khinkali do not stick.
  3. Count the time from when the khinkali float.

Details

Lift them out with a slotted spoon and serve hot. Khinkali are eaten by hand: hold the top, sip the broth first, then bite into the dumpling. Beer is the traditional accompaniment.

Tip

Count the time from when the khinkali float and cook them in small batches.

What may differ

Timing depends on the size and filling, and shop-bought or frozen khinkali list it on the packaging.

Common misconception

All frozen khinkali must be thawed before boiling.

What actually happens

There is no single rule: the method depends on the maker and is given on the packaging.

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Sources

Times are approximate; go by the size of your khinkali and the packaging. Checked on November 13, 2026.

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