Second Spin, Country 179: Turkmenistan [International Food]

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while maintaining protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the filling by mixing the lamb, tomato, onion, bell pepper, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water in a bowl.

In another large bowl, prepare the dough by mixing the butter, salt, water, and flour together and knead until soft.

Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a ball.

Cover the dough balls with a kitchen towel and allow them to rest for five minutes.

Take one ball of dough, sprinkle flour on it, and roll it out into a circle about 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in diameter.

Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a one centimeter border.

Roll out the remaining ball of dough to the same size as the first and place it over the filling.

Fold the edge over itself and press down firmly to seal.

Cut a small hole in the center of the pie to allow steam to escape and prick the surface with a fork.

Brush the top of the pie with water and bake at 250 degrees Celsius (482 degrees Fahrenheit) on the middle rack until light brown, about 25 minutes.

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