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Uzbek Kosa Samsa

Cultural Context

Originating from Central Asia, Kosa Samsa is a beloved pastry in Uzbekistan, traditionally filled with minced meat and spices. It reflects the region's nomadic heritage, where portable meals were essential. Today, Samsa is enjoyed across various cultures, with numerous regional variations, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

UzbekAZmain
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups water
1 lb beef
2 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons sesame
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups tea
1 lb lamb leg
1/2 lb lamb fat
2 cups cabbage
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup coriander
1 cup rice
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 medium apple
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup sunflower oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup icing sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of butter.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are more economical.

1

Combine flour, butter, yogurt, baking powder, and water to form a firm dough.

2

Add beef, diced potato, chopped onion, black pepper, and egg yolk to a bowl.

3

Mix in sesame seeds and buttermilk with the meat mixture.

4

Prepare additional ingredients like lamb leg, lamb fat, cabbage, and tomato for filling.

5

Incorporate dill, coriander, rice, and tomato paste into the filling mixture.

6

Roll out the dough and fill with the meat and vegetable mixture.

7

Seal the dough pockets and brush with egg wash.

8

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpanrolling pinbaking sheetoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

SamsaSamosa

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