Samsa Recipe – Kyrgyz Food 🇰🇬

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat while ground chicken is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: poppy seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Poppy seeds are a flavorful alternative, while sunflower seeds are economical.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion adds freshness, while shallots are often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber, while all-purpose is more accessible.

Mix 250 ML water, 500 Gr flour, and 1/2 TbSpn salt in a bowl to form a dough.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop 2 pcs onion and parsley in a mixing bowl.

Add 300 Gr beef, 100 Gr suet, 30 Gr tail fat, 1/2 TbSpn cumin, 1/2 TbSpn black pepper, and 1/2 TbSpn salt to the meat mixture and combine well.

Roll out the rested dough into thin circles on a floured surface.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with 2 pcs egg yolk for a golden finish.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 392°F).

Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.

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