Traditional Uzbek Cuisine Dish - SAMSA! Unlock the Secret to Crunchy Homemade Samsa

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans provide protein at a lower cost.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and widely available, while pork can be a budget-friendly option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients like eggs, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg alternative.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, salt, and yeast until smooth.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.

In a bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, cumin, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Mix the filling thoroughly and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

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

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

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil in a pan for frying.

If baking, place the samsas on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.

If frying, carefully add the samsas to hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp if using the oven.

Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

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