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Uzbek Samsa

Cultural Context

Originating from Central Asia, Uzbek Samsa is a beloved pastry traditionally filled with spiced meat and onions, often enjoyed as a street food snack or at special occasions. Its flaky crust and savory filling reflect the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, samsa can be found in various forms across the globe, with fillings ranging from vegetables to different meats, showcasing its adaptability and widespread appeal.

UzbekUZmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup ground meat
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 cup butter

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: poppy seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Poppy seeds provide a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

1

Mix 4 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 cup of water until combined.

2

Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3

Chop the ground meat and mix it with 1 tablespoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

4

Roll out the dough thinly and cut into circles.

5

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

6

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.

7

Brush the tops with a mixture of 1 egg and 1/2 cup of melted butter.

8

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

SamsaSamsa UzbekSamsa with meat

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