REALY THE BEST RECIPE KYRGYZ SAMSA | by Asian Cuisine

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop lamb, onion, and garlic in a bowl.

Add cumin and black pepper to the meat mixture, mixing well.

Divide the rested dough into equal pieces and roll each into a circle.

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

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges tightly.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Arrange the samsa on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm, optionally with yogurt and parsley.

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