That famous Uzbek Olot samsa / 100% Uzbek / # 12

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add nutrition, while sunflower seeds are usually less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, and stock until soft-ish, then let it rest for a while.

In a bowl, combine meat, finely chopped onions, and spices to taste, including salt, pepper, cumin powder, and chili powder.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle or pocket, sealing the edges tightly.

Preheat the oven to bake the samsa.

Place the samsa on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp.

Cooking Techniques

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